Janáček (crater)

Janáček is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 47 kilometers.^[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Janáček is named for the Czech composer Leoš Janáček, who lived from 1854 to 1928.^[2] The MESSENGER Mercury orbiter crashed near the crater on 30 April 2015.^[3]

Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater

LocationShakespeare quadrangle, Mercury

Coordinates55.72°N 154.85°W / 55.72; -154.85

Diameter47 km

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Janáček

MESSENGER WAC mosaic of Janáček
Feature type	Central-peak impact crater
Location	Shakespeare quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates	55.72°N 154.85°W / 55.72; -154.85
Diameter	47 km
Eponym	Leoš Janáček

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