Whitney (Venus)
Named after Mary Whitney - American astronomer (1847-1921).
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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Whitney
-30.2° N 151.3° E
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