Derzhavin (crater)

Derzhavin
Oblique MESSENGER WAC image of Derzhavin
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates45°36′N 36°56′W / 45.60°N 36.93°W / 45.60; -36.93
Diameter156 km (97 mi)
EponymGavrila Derzhavin

Derzhavin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 156 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Derzhavin is named for the Russian poet Gavril Derzhavin, who lived from 1743 to 1816. The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.

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