Steichen (crater)
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 MESSENGER NAC mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 12°47′S 282°58′W / 12.79°S 282.96°W |
| Quadrangle | Eminescu |
| Diameter | 196.0 km (121.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Edward Steichen |
Steichen is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2010. The crater was named after American photographer and painter, Edward Steichen.[1]
Steichen is one of 110 peak ring basins on Mercury.[2] Some of the mountains of the peak ring appear to have hollows on them.
Steichen crater
Hollows on mountain within Steichen crater
