Craters
Mirandan craters are named after characters in Shakespeare's The Tempest.
| Crater | Coordinate | Diameter (km) | Named after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alonso | 44°00′S 352°36′E / 44.0°S 352.6°E / -44.0; 352.6 | 25.0 | Alonso, King of Naples |
| Ferdinand | 34°48′S 202°06′E / 34.8°S 202.1°E / -34.8; 202.1 | 17.0 | Ferdinand, Alonso's son |
| Francisco | 73°12′S 236°00′E / 73.2°S 236.0°E / -73.2; 236.0 | 14.0 | Francisco, a lord of Naples |
| Gonzalo | 11°24′S 77°00′E / 11.4°S 77.0°E / -11.4; 77.0 | 11.0 | Gonzalo, A lord of Naples |
| Prospero | 32°54′S 329°54′E / 32.9°S 329.9°E / -32.9; 329.9 | 21.0 | Prospero, the magician |
| Stephano | 41°06′S 234°06′E / 41.1°S 234.1°E / -41.1; 234.1 | 16.0 | Stephano, the drunken butler |
| Trinculo | 63°42′S 163°24′E / 63.7°S 163.4°E / -63.7; 163.4 | 11.0 | Trinculo, the jester |
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Famous quotes containing the word craters:
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in the craters of hate,
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