Berlioz (crater)

Berlioz
MESSENGER WAC image of Berlioz, slightly right of center
Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates79°22′N 321°20′W / 79.36°N 321.34°W / 79.36; -321.34
Diameter31.44 km (19.54 mi)
EponymHector Berlioz

Berlioz is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2013. It is named for the French composer Hector Berlioz.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Berlioz". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. ^ BURIED ICE, MESSENGER Featured Image Database
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