Inverness Corona

Corona on Miranda, moon of Uranus
66°54′S 325°42′E / 66.9°S 325.7°E / -66.9; 325.7[1]Diameter234 kilometres (145 mi)EponymInverness, location of Macbeth's castle

Inverness Corona is a corona, located at 66.9° S, 325.7 ° E in the southern hemisphere of Miranda, a moon of Uranus. It has a diameter of 234 kilometres (145 mi). This feature is named for the location of Macbeth's castle, Inverness.[1] The area was first examined closely by spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986.

References

  1. ^ a b "Inverness Corona". Inverness Corona. Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.

External links

  • NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Miranda, Chevron, and Alonso (6 March 1999) - includes the prominent features of Corona and Alonso
  • NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day: Miranda, Chevron, and Alonso (16 February 2002) (repeat of the 1999 APOD)
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