Mansart (crater)
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Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates72°43′N 123°22′W / 72.72°N 123.36°W
Diameter84.97 km (52.80 mi)
 MESSENGER WAC image of Mansart | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 72°43′N 123°22′W / 72.72°N 123.36°W |
| Diameter | 84.97 km (52.80 mi) |
| Eponym | Jules Hardouin-Mansart |
Mansart is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Mansart is named for the French architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who lived from 1646 to 1708.[2]
To the east of Mansart is Bjornson crater, and to the west is Jókai.
