Here There Be Robots (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Here There Be Robots

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This map of Mars explains the historical origin of Martian crater names. Traditionally, large craters are named after famous scientists or artists, and small craters are named after Earth villages. The creator sought to make a detail-packed, beautiful and decorative map that was still scientifically accurate.

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Eleanor Lutz

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