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Herschel (crater)

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There are several impact craters named Herschel in the solar system, although the best known is the huge crater on Saturn's moon Mimas. Most are named after the eighteenth century astronomer William Herschel.

  • Herschel (lunar crater), on the Moon
  • Herschel (Martian crater), on Mars
  • Herschel (Mimantean crater), on Mimas
  • J. Herschel (crater) - a lunar crater named after John Herschel
  • C. Herschel (crater) - a lunar crater named after Caroline Herschel
  • For other people with the surname Herschel, see Herschel (disambiguation).

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