Gale Crater

Etymology
. Named in honour of Australian amateur astronomer.

Proper noun

 * 1) An impact crater and dry lake on the planet Mars, in the Aeolis quadrangle region.

Coordinate terms

 * / the central peak of Gale Crater
 * the northern plain of the Gale Crater floor
 * landing point of Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover within Gale Crater