Hurley (crater)
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Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBach quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates87°22′S 6°59′W / 87.36°S 6.99°W
Diameter67 km (42 mi)
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| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Bach quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 87°22′S 6°59′W / 87.36°S 6.99°W |
| Diameter | 67 km (42 mi) |
| Eponym | Frank Hurley |
Hurley is a crater on Mercury, located near the south pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2013, after Australian photographer Frank Hurley.[1]
Hurley has a crater floor that is in permanent shadow.[2] So do nearby craters Chao Meng-Fu (at the south pole), Lovecraft, and L'Engle.
