Carleton (crater)
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 52°12′S 306°36′W / 52.2°S 306.6°WCoordinates: 52°12′S 306°36′W / 52.2°S 306.6°W |
Quadrangle | Debussy |
Diameter | 177 km (110 mi) |
Eponym | William Carleton |
Carleton is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on October 19, 2018. Carleton is named for the Irish writer William Carleton.[1]
The scarp known as Belgica Rupes cuts across Carleton and extends to the east.
References[]
- ^ "Carleton". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
Categories:
- Debussy quadrangle
- Impact craters on Mercury
- Mercury (planet) stubs