Phidias (crater)
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Feature typeImpact crater
LocationTolstoj quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates8°58′N 149°44′W / 8.97°N 149.73°W
Diameter168 km (104 mi)
 Mariner 10 image with Phidias at center | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Tolstoj quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 8°58′N 149°44′W / 8.97°N 149.73°W |
| Diameter | 168 km (104 mi) |
| Eponym | Phidias |
Phidias is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Phidias is named for the Greek artist Phidias, who lived from 490 to 430 BCE.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
Nearby craters include Balzac to the east and Tyagaraja to the south.
