Derzhavin (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Derzhavin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 156 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Derzhavin is named for the Russian poet Gavril Derzhavin, who lived from 1743 to 1816.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates45.60°N 36.93°W
Diameter156 km (97 mi)
Oblique MESSENGER WAC image of Derzhavin | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 45.60°N 36.93°W |
| Diameter | 156 km (97 mi) |
| Eponym | Gavrila Derzhavin |
Hollows
Hollows are present on the west side of Derzhavin crater.
Hollows within western Derzhavin crater, shown at two different angles of illumination
