Snorri (crater)
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 MESSENGER NAC mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 9°10′S 83°14′W / 9.17°S 83.24°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 21 km (13 mi) |
| Eponym | Snorri Sturluson |
Snorri is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Snorri is named for the Icelandic poet Snorri Sturluson.[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[2]
Snorri has a prominent ray system, indicating young age.
Snorri is south of Machaut crater and northeast of the peak ring crater Stoddart.
