Chapais (crater)
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Chapais is a crater on Mars
, named after the community of Chapais, Quebec
, Canada. Chapais Crater is located at 22.6° south latitude, and 20.6° west longitude. Its diameter is 37.4 kilometres (23.2 mi).
Its name was adopted in 1976 by the International Astronomical Union
's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN).
Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. It is often described as the "Red Planet", as the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance...
, named after the community of Chapais, Quebec
Chapais, Quebec
Chapais is a community in the Canadian province of Quebec, located on Route 113 near Chibougamau in the Jamésie region. It is surrounded by, but not a part of, the municipality of Baie-James. The community was first settled in 1929, when prospector Léo Springer discovered deposits of copper, silver...
, Canada. Chapais Crater is located at 22.6° south latitude, and 20.6° west longitude. Its diameter is 37.4 kilometres (23.2 mi).
Its name was adopted in 1976 by the International Astronomical Union
International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union IAU is a collection of professional astronomers, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy...
's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN).