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Magelhaens (crater) may refer to:
- Magelhaens (lunar crater)
- Magelhaens A, a satellite lunar crater
- Magelhaens (Martian crater)
Magelhaens is a lunar crater that lies along the southwestern edge of the Mare Fecunditatis, in the eastern part of the Moon's near side. It lies to the south-southwest of the crater Goclenius, about midway between Gutenberg to the northwest and Colombo to the southeast.
This crater has a somewhat slender and uneven outer rim that is only roughly circular. The slightly smaller satellite crater Magelhaens A is attached to the southeastern rim. Within the inner walls of Magelhaens, the interior floor has been resurfaced by basaltic lava, matching the same dark appearance as the lunar mare to the northeast. This floor is level and almost featureless.
Magelhaens is the name used by the International Astronomical Union for features commemorating the explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
It can refer to:
- Magelhaens (lunar crater), a feature on the Moon
- Magelhaens A, an associated feature on the Moon
- Magelhaens (Martian crater), a feature on Mars
Magelhaens is an impact crater in the southern highlands of Mars, located at 32.36° south latitude and 185.42° west longitude. It is 105 km long and was named for Ferdinand Magellan, the 16th century Portuguese explorer.
Magelhaens is located southwest of the volcanic region of Tharsis. It is surrounded by rocky peaks of unknown origin. These forms may be the result of tectonic movements in the Tharsis region, or of meteorite impacts.