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Dampier (crater)

Coordinates: 15°44′S 203°38′E / 15.73°S 203.63°E / -15.73; 203.63
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Dampier
CTX image of Dampier, with Karratha in center
PlanetMars
Coordinates15°44′S 203°38′E / 15.73°S 203.63°E / -15.73; 203.63
QuadrangleMemnonia
Diameter27 km (17 mi)
EponymDampier, Australia

Dampier is an impact crater in the Memnonia quadrangle of Mars. It was named after the town of Dampier, Western Australia, in 2021.[1]

Dampier is south of Burton crater. Karratha crater lies within Dampier. It is likely Noachian in age.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Dampier (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  2. ^ Lagain, A.; Bouley, S.; Zanda, B.; Miljković, K.; Rajšić, A.; Baratoux, D.; Payré, V.; Doucet, L. S.; Timms, N. E.; Hewins, R.; Benedix, G. K. (2022-07-12). "Early crustal processes revealed by the ejection site of the oldest martian meteorite". Nature Communications. 13 (1): 3782. doi:10.1038/s41467-022-31444-8. hdl:20.500.11937/90161. ISSN 2041-1723.