Berry (crater)
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Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 70°34′N 247°16′W / 70.57°N 247.27°WCoordinates: 70°34′N 247°16′W / 70.57°N 247.27°W |
Quadrangle | Borealis |
Diameter | 25 km |
Eponym | Chuck Berry |
Berry is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on September 28, 2020. Berry is named for the American singer and songwriter Chuck Berry.[1]
Berry lies on the eastern edge of the much larger Mendelssohn crater.
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Detail of Berry crater
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Categories:
- Borealis quadrangle
- Impact craters on Mercury