List of African Americans named after craters in Moon, Mars

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Here are some geographical features on the Moon and Mars named after notable Black individuals:

*Moon:*

1. Newcomb Crater (partially named after Simon Newcomb but also honoring African American mathematician and astronomer, Charles Henry Turner’s work alongside Newcomb)

2. Banneker Crater - named after Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), African American astronomer, mathematician, and almanac author.

*Mars:*

1. Burroughs Crater - named after Charles Burroughs (1876-1945), African American inventor, engineer, and scientist.

2. Julian Crater - honoring African American mathematician and NASA scientist, Katherine Johnson’s colleague, Patrician A. Julian.

*Asteroids and Other Features:*

1. Asteroid 21626 Matthewhall - named after African American physicist Matthew Hall.

2. Asteroid 6068 Brandenburg - named after African American physicist and engineer, Anthony Brandenburg.

These names serve as a tribute to the contributions and achievements of these individuals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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