Despréz (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Despréz is a crater on Mercury with a diameter of 47.05 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Despréz is named for the French composer Josquin des Prez, who lived from 1440 to 1521.[2]
Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates81.1°N 101.2°W
Diameter47.05 km (29.24 mi)
MESSENGER image of Despréz | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 81.1°N 101.2°W |
| Diameter | 47.05 km (29.24 mi) |
| Eponym | Josquin des Prez |
Despréz has a region of permanent shadow along its southern rim, which has a bright radar signature. This is interpreted to represent a deposit of water ice.[3][4]
