 MESSENGER approximate color image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°09′N 103°14′W / 23.15°N 103.23°W |
| Quadrangle | Shakespeare |
| Diameter | 103.0 km (64.0 mi) |
| Eponym | Adam Mickiewicz |
Mickiewicz is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Mickiewicz is named for the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz, who lived from 1798 to 1855.[2]
Hollows are abundant in the area of the central peak complex of this crater.
Views
Oblique view of the southern part of the crater
The central peak complex, with abundant hollows
References
- ↑ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ↑ "Mickiewicz". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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