Quetta (crater)
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | 253 Mathilde |
| Coordinates | 45°36′N 165°30′W / 45.60°N 165.50°W[1] |
| Diameter | 3.2 km (2.0 mi) |
| Naming | 2000 |
| Eponym | Quetta, Pakistan |
Quetta is an impact crater on 253 Mathilde, a minor planet. The crater was named after Quetta, the eponymous coal field in Pakistan.[2][3] The name "Quetta" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2000.[1]
Geology and characteristics
Its coordinates are 45°36′N 165°30′W / 45.60°N 165.50°W and its diameter is 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi).[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Quetta". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program. Retrieved 2 January 2026. (Center Latitude: 45.60°, Center Longitude: 165.50°; Planetographic, +West)
- ^ World Coal Resources and Reserves Data Bank Services (1983). Concise Guide to World Coalfields. London: International Energy Agency.
- ^ Ion, D. C. (June 1983). "Book Review: Concise Guide to World Coalfields". Energy Exploration & Exploitation. 2 (2): 175–178. doi:10.1177/014459878300200212. ISSN 0144-5987.