Codesido (crater)
MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 68°11′S 206°59′W / 68.19°S 206.99°W |
| Quadrangle | Bach |
| Diameter | 64.0 km (39.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Julia Codesido |
Codesido is a crater on Mercury, whose name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 14, 2024. The crater is named for Peruvian artist Julia Codesido.[1]
Codesido is southeast of Vazov crater, and northeast of Freire crater.
References
- ^ "Codesido". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 25 November 2024.