Vincente (crater)
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MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 56°45′S 142°58′W / 56.75°S 142.96°W |
| Quadrangle | Michelangelo |
| Diameter | 108 km (67 mi) |
| Eponym | Gil Vicente |
Vicente is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 108 kilometres (67 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Vicente is named for the Portuguese writer Gil Vicente.[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[2]
To the north of Vincente is the crater Sibelius, and to the south is Rimbaud.
- Oblique view of Vincente crater
- The region around Vincente in exaggerated color. The rays of Han Kan crater cross the scene.