Carducci (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Carducci is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 108.19 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Carducci is named for the Italian poet Giosuè Carducci, who lived from 1835 to 1907.[2]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationDiscovery quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates36.6°S 89.9°W
Diameter108.19 km (67.23 mi)
MESSENGER image of Carducci | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Discovery quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 36.6°S 89.9°W |
| Diameter | 108.19 km (67.23 mi) |
| Eponym | Giosue Carducci |
An unnamed crater of about 20 km (12 mi) diameter has obliterated the western portion of Carducci's central peak complex.[3]
Carducci crater region in exaggerated color
