Wheatley (crater)
Crater on Venus
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Wheatley is a crater on Venus at latitude 16.6, longitude 268 in Asteria Regio. It was named in 1994 after Phillis Wheatley, the first black writer of note in America (1753–1784).[1]
Magellan radar image | |
| Location | Venus |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16.6°N 268.0°E |
| Diameter | 74.8 km (46.5 mi) |
| Eponym | Phillis Wheatley |
Wheatley is a peak ring crater.
