Minona Corona
![]() Minona Corona (Venus) | |
| Feature type | Corona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E |
| Diameter | 130 kilometres (81 mi) |
| Eponym | Minona, Beninese goddess |
Minona Corona is a corona found on the planet Venus at 23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E. It is located in quadrangle V-27 (Ulfrun Regio) and was named after the Beninese goddess Minona, who grants fertility to both women and the land.[1]
Geography and Geology
Minona Corona covers a circular area of approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi) in diameter.[2]
References
- ^ Astrogeology Science Center - New Corona Name Approved for Venus March 14, 2008. Retrieved on February 20, 2021.
- ^ USGS - Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
