Sullivan (Mercurian crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Sullivan is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976, and is named for the American architect Louis Sullivan.[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[2]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBeethoven quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates16.19°S 86.88°W
Diameter153.23 km (95.21 mi)
MESSENGER mosaic | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Beethoven quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 16.19°S 86.88°W |
| Diameter | 153.23 km (95.21 mi) |
| Eponym | Louis Sullivan |
Sullivan is west of the smaller but younger Futabatei crater. To the north of Sullivan is Stoddart.
