Derzhavin (crater)
 Oblique MESSENGER WAC image of Derzhavin | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 45°36′N 36°56′W / 45.60°N 36.93°W |
| Diameter | 156 km (97 mi) |
| Eponym | Gavrila Derzhavin |
Derzhavin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 156 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Derzhavin is named for the Russian poet Gavril Derzhavin, who lived from 1743 to 1816.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
Hollows
Hollows are present on the west side of Derzhavin crater.
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Hollows within western Derzhavin crater, shown at two different angles of illumination
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Derzhavin". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/NASA/USGS. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ Davies, M. E.; Dwornik, S. E.; Gault, D. E.; Strom, R. G. (1978). Atlas of Mercury. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. pp. 1–128. ISBN 978-1-114-27448-8. Special Publication SP-423.
