This article is about the crater on Mars. For other craters named Nicholson, see Nicholson (crater)
| Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0.2° N, 164.6° W |
| Diameter | 102.5 km |
| Eponym | Seth Barnes Nicholson |
Nicholson is a crater on Mars centered at 0.1 N and 164.5 W. It is 62 miles wide (100km). It is named after Seth Barnes Nicholson, an American astronomer. Nicholson is notable for its central peak, which rises in a high mound 3.5km above the crater floor. This rounded peak is riddled with channels, which may have been eroded by wind or even water.
