Ariadne (crater)

Ariadne Crater

Ariadne Crater viewed by Magellan.
Planet Venus
Coordinates 43°54′N 0°00′E / 43.9°N 0.0°E / 43.9; 0.0Coordinates: 43°54′N 0°00′E / 43.9°N 0.0°E / 43.9; 0.0
Diameter 23.6 km
Eponym Ariadne

Ariadne Crater is a crater on Venus. Its central peak serves as the prime meridian of the planet, a status formerly held by Eve Crater until relocated.[1]

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