Mariko (crater)
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The impact crater Mariko on Venus was named for Chandra Mariko Miller Fienen. The official reference provided to the International Astronomical Union
was in reference to Mariko being a Japanese first name, in accordance with the nomenclature rules.
The crater is located in the V-36 quadrangle which includes the Aphoridite Planitia region of Venus.
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was in reference to Mariko being a Japanese first name, in accordance with the nomenclature rules.
The crater is located in the V-36 quadrangle which includes the Aphoridite Planitia region of Venus.