Kepler Crater
Description:
Kepler Crater is a 228 km diameter impact feature in Mars' southern hemisphere, characterized by a central peak and terraced walls.
Formed during the Hesperian period, its floor is filled with dunes, ridges, and small craters, with ray systems indicating relative youth. Ejecta blankets surround it, and dark streaks suggest wind activity or dust devils.
How I Got My Name:
Named after Johannes Kepler, the German astronomer who formulated laws of planetary motion.
Interesting Fact:
Features bright rays extending hundreds of km, visible in global images; MRO data shows exposed bedrock with minerals like pyroxene, offering insights into Mars' crustal composition and impact excavation processes.
Location:
Centered at 46.9° S, 140.9° E, 228 km diameter.
