Surikov (crater)

Surikov

Planet	Mercury
Coordinates	36°59′S 124°54′W / 36.98°S 124.9°W / -36.98; -124.9Coordinates: 36°59′S 124°54′W / 36.98°S 124.9°W / -36.98; -124.9
Quadrangle	Michelangelo
Diameter	224 km (139 mi)
Eponym	Vasily Surikov

Surikov is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Surikov is named for the Russian painter Vasily Surikov.^[1]

Surkiov is an ancient crater - the outer rim is barely distinguishable, but the inner peak-ring is apparent.

To the south of Surikov is Giambologna crater.

Surikov crater at center

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