Haydn (crater)

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MESSENGER image, from second flyby of Mercury in October 2008
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationDiscovery quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates27°18′S 71°36′W / 27.3°S 71.6°W / -27.3; -71.6
Diameter251 km (156 mi)
EponymJoseph Haydn

Haydn is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 251 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Haydn is named for the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, who lived from 1732 to 1809.[2]

Haydn is south of the larger basin Raphael.

  • Another oblique view from MESSENGER with Haydn at right
    Another oblique view from MESSENGER with Haydn at right
  • Raphael crater (top) and Haydn crater (bottom) in approximate color
    Raphael crater (top) and Haydn crater (bottom) in approximate color

References

  1. ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. ^ "Haydn". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 2 July 2012.


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