Balanchine (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Balanchine is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. It possesses a ray system of slightly blue rays which inspired its name due to resembling the tutu in George Balanchine's Serenade.[1]
Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationRaditladi quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates38.47°N 184.48°W
Diameter38 km
MESSENGER image of Balanchine | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Raditladi quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 38.47°N 184.48°W |
| Diameter | 38 km |
| Eponym | George Balanchine |
Extensive hollows are present within Balanchine, as well as an associated dark spot.[2]
Balanchine lies in the northeast portion of the Caloris Basin. To its northeast is Nervo crater, and to its southeast March.