Poynting (Mars)

Named after J.H. Poynting - English astrophysicist (1852-1914).

John Henry Poynting was an English physicist. He was a professor of physics at Mason Science College, from 1880 to 1900, and then the successor institution, the University of Birmingham until his death. (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 368 km

Jovis Tholus

MRV
5 Hours 45 Minutes
Walking
4 Days 14 Hours

N 330 km

Jovis Fossae

MRV
5 Hours 9 Minutes
Walking
4 Days 3 Hours

NE 248 km

Ascraeus Sulci

MRV
3 Hours 52 Minutes
Walking
3 Days 2 Hours

W 611 km

Ulysses Fossae

MRV
9 Hours 33 Minutes
Walking
7 Days 16 Hours

Poynting

8.42° N 247.25° E

E 421 km

Ascraeus Chasmata

MRV
6 Hours 34 Minutes
Walking
5 Days 6 Hours

SW 294 km

Pavonis Sulci(last)

MRV
4 Hours 36 Minutes
Walking
3 Days 16 Hours

S 159 km

Pavonis Mons(next)

MRV
2 Hours 29 Minutes
Walking
2 Days

SE 640 km

Syria Planum

MRV
10 Hours
Walking
8 Days

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