Surikov (crater)

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]

Surikov
PlanetMercury
Coordinates36.98°S 124.9°W / -36.98; -124.9
QuadrangleMichelangelo
Diameter224 km (139 mi)
EponymVasily Surikov

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

References
  1. "Surikov". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 27 July 2021.


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