Wheatley (Venus)

Named after Phillis Wheatley - first black writer of note in America (1753-1784).

Wheatley is a crater on Venus at latitude 16.6, longitude 268 in Asteria Regio. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Venus they are named after deceased women who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field (if over 20 km). If smaller common female first names are used.

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NW 158 km

Montez

MRV
2 Hours 28 Minutes
Walking
1 Day 6 Hours

N 10 km

Kono Mons(next)

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2 Hours 4 Minutes

NE 316 km

Žverine Chasma

MRV
4 Hours 57 Minutes
Walking
2 Days 13 Hours

W 813 km

Sinlaku Corona

MRV
12 Hours 42 Minutes
Walking
6 Days 14 Hours

Wheatley

16.6° N 268.0° E

E 1594 km

Weil

MRV
24 Hours 55 Minutes
Walking
12 Days 22 Hours

SW 636 km

Aruru Corona

MRV
9 Hours 56 Minutes
Walking
5 Days 3 Hours

S 22 km

Paoro Tholi

Walking
4 Hours 22 Minutes

SE 557 km

Olesya

MRV
8 Hours 42 Minutes
Walking
4 Days 12 Hours

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