Purcell (crater)
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Crater on Mercury
Crater on Mercury
 MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 80°26′N 152°13′W / 80.43°N 152.21°W / 80.43; -152.21 |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 87.67 km |
| Eponym | Henry Purcell |
Purcell is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. It is named for the English composer Henry Purcell.[1]
