Grieg (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Grieg is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 59 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Grieg is named after the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, who lived from 1843 to 1907.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates52.49°N 15.36°W
Diameter59 km (37 mi)
MESSENGER WAC image of Grieg | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 52.49°N 15.36°W |
| Diameter | 59 km (37 mi) |
| Eponym | Edvard Grieg |
Grieg lies within a part of the Borealis Planitia. To the west of it is Sor Juana crater, and to the southeast is Monet. To the north is Abedin.
