McLaughlin (Mars)

Named after Dean B. McLaughlin - American astronomer (1901-1965).

McLaughlin is 90.92 km deep. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found evidence that the water came from beneath the surface. McLaughlin Crater, one of the deepest craters on Mars, contains Mg-Fe clays and carbonates that probably formed in a groundwater-fed alkaline lake. (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.

NW 582 km

Kipini

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9 Hours 5 Minutes
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7 Days 7 Hours

N 1163 km

Bonestell

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18 Hours 11 Minutes
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14 Days 14 Hours

NE 162 km

Oyama(next)

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2 Hours 32 Minutes
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2 Days

W 233 km

Oxia Colles

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3 Hours 38 Minutes
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2 Days 22 Hours

McLaughlin

21.9° N 337.63° E

E 320 km

Mawrth Vallis

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5 Hours
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4 Days

SW 431 km

Tile

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6 Hours 44 Minutes
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5 Days 9 Hours

S 50 km

Keren(last)

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15 Hours 19 Minutes

SE 644 km

Trouvelot

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10 Hours 4 Minutes
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8 Days 2 Hours

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