Milton (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Milton is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 186 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Milton is named for the English poet John Milton, who lived from 1608 to 1674.[2]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationMichelangelo quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates25.2°S 174.8°W
Diameter186 km
Mariner 10 image of Milton | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Michelangelo quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 25.2°S 174.8°W |
| Diameter | 186 km |
| Eponym | John Milton |
MESSENGER Views
Oblique view looking west
Southern Milton
