Palisa Regio
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Feature typeRegio
Location243 Ida
Coordinates23°00′S 34°00′E / 23.00°S 34.00°E[1]
Diameter23 km (14 mi)
| Feature type | Regio |
|---|---|
| Location | 243 Ida |
| Coordinates | 23°00′S 34°00′E / 23.00°S 34.00°E[1] |
| Diameter | 23 km (14 mi) |
| Naming | 1997 |
| Eponym | Johann Palisa, an Austrian astronomer |
Palisa Regio is a regio, or a large area with distinct color or albedo, on 243 Ida, a main-belt asteroid. The crater was named after Johann Palisa, an Austrian astronomer, who discovered 243 Ida.[2][3] The name "Palisa Regio" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1997.[1]
