Ictinus (crater)
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Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBach quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates79°34′S 174°14′W / 79.56°S 174.24°W
Diameter58.03 km (36.06 mi)
 MESSENGER NAC of Ictinus | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Bach quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 79°34′S 174°14′W / 79.56°S 174.24°W |
| Diameter | 58.03 km (36.06 mi) |
| Eponym | Ictinus |
Ictinus is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its depth from crater floor to rim is 4.8 kilometres (3 mi).[2] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Ictinus is named for the Ancient Greek architect Ictinus, who lived in the 5th century BCE.[3]
The northern rim of Ictinus is in permanent shadow.[4]
