Echegaray (crater)
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Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates43°29′N 20°13′W / 43.48°N 20.22°W
Diameter63 km (39 mi)
 MESSENGER WAC image of Echegaray | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 43°29′N 20°13′W / 43.48°N 20.22°W |
| Diameter | 63 km (39 mi) |
| Eponym | José Echegaray |
Echegaray is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Echegaray is named for the Spanish dramatist José Echegaray.[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[2]
To the south of Echegaray is Gluck crater. To the east is Monet, and to the northwest is Sor Juana.
