Ross (Mars)

Named after Frank E. Ross - American astronomer (1874-1966).

The crater's name was approved in 1973. (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 379 km

Porter

MRV
5 Hours 55 Minutes
Walking
4 Days 18 Hours

N 195 km

Chrysokeras(last)

MRV
3 Hours 3 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 10 Hours

NE 933 km

Warrego Valles

MRV
14 Hours 35 Minutes
Walking
11 Days 17 Hours

W 337 km

Lamont

MRV
5 Hours 16 Minutes
Walking
4 Days 5 Hours

Ross

-57.39° N 252.16° E

E 1037 km

Coblentz

MRV
16 Hours 12 Minutes
Walking
13 Days

SW 995 km

Chamberlin

MRV
15 Hours 33 Minutes
Walking
12 Days 11 Hours

S 497 km

Steno

MRV
7 Hours 46 Minutes
Walking
6 Days 5 Hours

SE 639 km

Aonia Terra

MRV
9 Hours 59 Minutes
Walking
8 Days

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