Hussey (crater)
Hussey Crater is an impact crater in the Phaethontis quadrangle on Mars at 53.8° S and 126.7° W. and is 99.0 km in diameter. Its name was approved in 1973, and it was named after William Hussey (astronomer).[1] Dunes are visible in the northern part of the crater floor. Pictures below show the dunes from a wide view and then eventually show greatly enlarged view with HiRISE.
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Hussey Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Dark dots are dunes.
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Dune field in Hussey Crater, as seen by CTX camera (on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Note: this is an enlargement of previous image.
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Dunes in Hussey Crater, as seen by HiRISE.
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