Myron (crater)
Myron is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 31 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Myron is named for the ancient Greek sculptor Myron, who lived from 480 to 440 BCE.[2]
 MESSENGER WAC mosaic of Myron | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 70.9°N 79.3°W |
| Diameter | 31 km (19 mi) |
| Eponym | Myron |
Oblique view
Myron is within the vast Borealis Planitia. The closest named feature is the crater Monteverdi to the south.
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Myron". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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