Quetta (crater)
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Feature typeImpact crater
Location253 Mathilde
Coordinates45°36′N 165°30′W / 45.60°N 165.50°W[1]
Diameter3.2 km (2.0 mi)
| 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]
