Van Gogh (crater)
 MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 76°53′S 138°41′W / 76.88°S 138.68°W |
| Quadrangle | Bach |
| Diameter | 99 km (62 mi) |
| Eponym | Vincent van Gogh |
Van Gogh is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Van Gogh is named for the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.[1]
To the south of Van Gogh is Bernini crater, and to the east is Cervantes.
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Mariner 10 image with Van Gogh above center -
Exaggerated color image by MESSENGER with Van Gogh above center -
References
[edit]- ^ "Van Gogh". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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