Ariadne is a
crater on
Venus
Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is often called Earth's "twin" or "sister" planet for having almost the same size and mass, and the closest orbit to Earth's. While both are rocky planets, Venus has an atmosphere much thicker ...
. Its central peak serves as the
prime meridian of the planet, a status formerly held by a crater known as ''Eve'' until relocated.
Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide "What's in a Name"
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References
External links
Ariadne at the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
Ariadne at the Venus Crater Database
Impact craters on Venus
Prime meridians
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