Planetary Names

Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature

International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)

Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Alexandrite on Steins

Alexandrite

Feature Name	Alexandrite
Clean Name	Alexandrite
Feature ID	14984
Target	Steins
Feature Type	Crater, craters
Coordinate System	Planetocentric, +East, 0 - 360
Control Network	UNKNOWN
Northernmost Latitude	-7.00 °
Southernmost Latitude	-7.00 °
Easternmost Longitude	20.70 °
Westernmost Longitude	20.70 °
Diameter	0.31 km
Center Latitude	-7.00 °
Center Longitude	20.70 °
WKT String	POINT (20.7 -7)
kml download	Alexandrite.kml
Continent	-
Ethnic/Cultural Group or Country	-
Quad	-
Reference	[272] - The Nature Company Guides: Rocks and Fossils, by Arthur B. Busbey III, Robert R. Coenraads, Paul Willis, and David Roots: Time Life Books, Australia, 1996.
Approval Status	Adopted by IAU
Approval Date	May 09, 2012
Origin	Gemstone notable for its color change, appearing green in daylight, but red under incandescent light; a variety of chrysoberyl.
Last Updated	May 09, 2012 11:47 AM