Canova (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Canova is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2018, after Italian sculptor Antonio Canova.[1]
Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates25.6°N 3.71°W
Diameter46 km (29 mi)
Slightly oblique MESSENGER NAC image of Canova | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 25.6°N 3.71°W |
| Diameter | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Eponym | Antonio Canova |
Hollows are present within the crater and to the northwest of it. In the same area, there are uneven dips in the ground that may have been caused by violent volcano activity.[2]
To the northeast of Canova is Piazzolla crater. To the east is Kyōsai.
