Ghiberti (crater)
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Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationDiscovery quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates48°33′S 80°09′W / 48.55°S 80.15°W
Diameter110 km (68 mi)
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| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Discovery quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 48°33′S 80°09′W / 48.55°S 80.15°W |
| Diameter | 110 km (68 mi) |
| Eponym | Lorenzo Ghiberti |
Ghiberti is a crater on Mercury, with a diameter of 110 kilometers.[1] Its name, Ghiberti, was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976; after the Italian sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455).[2]
To the east of Ghiberti is the crater Smetana, and to the west is Sūr Dās.
