Kandinsky (crater)
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 87°53′N 281°13′E / 87.89°N 281.22°E |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 60.0 km (37.3 mi) |
| Eponym | Wassily Kandinsky |
Kandinsky is a deep crater on Mercury, located near the planet's north pole. It was named by the IAU in 2012 for Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky.[1]
Much of the floor of Kandinsky is a region of permanent shadow, which has a bright radar signature. This is interpreted to represent a deposit of water ice.[2][3]
