Named Geological Features
Only two geological features on Deimos have been given names. The craters Swift and Voltaire are named after writers who speculated on the existence of Martian moons before they were discovered.
| Crater | Named after | Coordinates | Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift | Jonathan Swift | 12°30′N 358°12′W / 12.5°N 358.2°W / 12.5; -358.2 (Swift) | 1000 |
| Voltaire | Voltaire | 22°00′N 3°30′W / 22°N 3.5°W / 22; -3.5 (Voltaire) | 1900 |
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