USGS

Venus Crater Database



General Information

The data base presented here has been continuously revised since systematic radar mapping commenced following the start of the Magellan radar-mapping mission in September 1990. For those readers with access to the World Wide Web (via Internet), the authors may make periodic revisions and additions to this data base that can be accessed through these pages. Other versions of the data base are also available through The Lunar and Planetary Institute (Houston, Texas). Changes to the data base should be submitted to persons at the USGS in Flagstaff only.

For general information on this impact crater data base, contact Gerry Schaber (retired) or Ken Tanaka. For information regarding the elevation data given in the crater data base, contact Randy Kirk (USGS-Flagstaff). The appropriate mailing address and fax number for the above persons are as follows:

U.S. Geological Survey
2255 N. Gemini Drive
Flagstaff Arizona 86001

Fax Numbers:
G Schaber and K Tanaka:928-556-7014
D McMacken:928-556-7100


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Introduction The Crater
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General
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References
Categories Included in the Database
Names Modification State Crater Type Elevation

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