Carleton (crater)
 MESSENGER NAC image of Carleton | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Debussy quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 52°12′S 306°36′W / 52.2°S 306.6°W |
| 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.
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Exaggerated color image with Carleton at left -
Oblique view showing Carleton in lower left and Belgica Rupes cutting across it
References
[edit]- ^ "Carleton". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
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