Peridier is an

impact crater An impact crater is a circular depression in the surface of a solid astronomical object formed by the hypervelocity impact of a smaller object. In contrast to volcanic craters, which result from explosion or internal collapse, impact crater ...

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, located in the Syrtis Major quadrangle. It was named after French electrical engineer and amateur astronomer

Julien Peridier Julien Péridier (1882 – April 19, 1967) was a French electrical engineer and amateur astronomer. For his work he was made an Officer of the Legion of Honour. In 1933 he founded a private observatory at Le Houga (Gers), France. After his d ...

. The naming was approved by IAU's

Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature The International Astronomical Union (IAU; french: link=yes, Union astronomique internationale, UAI) is a nongovernmental organisation with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach ...

in 1973. File:Wikiperidier.jpg, Peridier crater, as seen by CTX camera (on MRO) File:Wikiperidierchannels.jpg, Channels along wall of Peridier crater (enlargement of previous image)

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Syrtis Major quadrangle Impact craters on Mars {{Mars-stub

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