Martial (crater)
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Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates68°28′N 178°20′W / 68.47°N 178.33°W
Diameter51.0 km (31.7 mi)
 MESSENGER WAC image of Martial | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 68°28′N 178°20′W / 68.47°N 178.33°W |
| Diameter | 51.0 km (31.7 mi) |
| Eponym | Martial |
Martial is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 51 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Martial is named for the ancient Roman poet Martial, who lived from 40 to 103.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
To the north of Martial is Saikaku crater. To the southeast is the large crater Verdi.
