Burns (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Burns is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Burns is named for the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who lived from 1759 to 1796.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationShakespeare quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates54.10°N 117.37°W
Diameter43 km (27 mi)
MESSENGER WAC image of Burns | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Shakespeare quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 54.10°N 117.37°W |
| Diameter | 43 km (27 mi) |
| Eponym | Robert Burns |
To the southeast of Burns is the crater To Ngoc Van, which shows evidence of volcanic activity.
