Imhotep (crater)
 MESSENGER WAC mosaic of Imhotep | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Kuiper quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 17°58′S 37°29′W / 17.97°S 37.48°W |
| Diameter | 159 km (99 mi) |
| Eponym | Imhotep |
Imhotep is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 159 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Imhotep is named for the Ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep, who lived from 2686 to 2613 BCE.[2]
Imhotep is southwest of the bright crater Kuiper, and south of Ravel.
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Mariner 10 image with Imhotep in lower left -
MESSENGER mosaic with different lighting than the image above
References
[edit]- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Imhotep". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/NASA/USGS. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
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