Minona Corona is a corona found on the planet Venus at 23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E / 23.5; 218.5. It is located in quadrangle V-27 (Ulfrun Regio) and was named after the Beninese goddess Minona, who grants fertility to both women and the land.[1]

Minona Corona
Equirectangular projection map of Venus with mark showing location of Minona Corona
Equirectangular projection map of Venus with mark showing location of Minona Corona
Minona Corona (Venus)
Feature typeCorona
Coordinates23°30′N 218°30′E / 23.5°N 218.5°E / 23.5; 218.5
Diameter130 kilometres (81 mi)
EponymMinona, Beninese goddess

Geography and Geology

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Minona Corona covers a circular area of approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi) in diameter.[2]

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