Anyte (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Anyte is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 20.92 kilometres (13.00 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on August 4, 2017. Anyte is named for the Greek poet Anyte of Tegea.[1]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates79.5°N 210.67°W
Diameter20.92 km (13.00 mi)
MESSENGER WAC | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 79.5°N 210.67°W |
| Diameter | 20.92 km (13.00 mi) |
| Eponym | Anyte of Tegea |
Anyte lies within the larger crater Henri. To the northwest is the crater Anguissola.
Anyte and Anguissola within the large crater Henri
High-resolution mosaic
