Sōseki (crater)
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 MESSENGER WAC mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°19′N 38°46′W / 39.31°N 38.77°W |
| Quadrangle | Victoria |
| Diameter | 92 km (57 mi) |
| Eponym | Natsume Sōseki |
Sōseki is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. The crater is named for Japanese novelist Natsume Sōseki.[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[2]
The crater Plath is south of Sōseki, and it contains hollows.
Exaggerated color image with Sōseki above center
