Sinton (Mars)

Named after William M. Sinton - American astronomer (1925-2004).

The name was approved in 2007. This impact melted ice and produced many branched valleys. Some of these can be seen in one of the images below. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mars large craters are named after deceased scientists, writers and others who have contributed to the lore of Mars. Small creaters (less than 60km) are named after small towns and villages.