Crater characteristics
Danilova crater as seen by the NASA Magellan spacecraft.
PlanetVenus
Coordinates26°24′S 337°12′E / 26.4°S 337.2°E / -26.4; 337.2
QuadrangleLavinia Planitia
Diameter49 km
EponymMaria Danilova[1]

Danilova is an impact crater on Venus. It is named after the Russian ballet dancer Maria Danilova.

Danilova is part of a group of three craters. Clockwise from top left: Danilova, Aglaonice, and Saskia

References

  1. Russell, Joel F. (May 1994). Gazetteer of Venusian Nomenclature (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey. p. 4.


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