Velázquez (crater)
Velázquez is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 128 kilometres (80 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Velázquez is named for the Spanish painter Diego Velázquez.[1]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.59°N 55.43°W |
| Quadrangle | Victoria |
| Diameter | 128 km (80 mi) |
| Eponym | Diego Velázquez |
References
- "Velázquez". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
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