Mickiewicz (crater)

Mickiewicz is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Mickiewicz is named for the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz, who lived from 1798 to 1855.

Mickiewicz
MESSENGER approximate color image
PlanetMercury
Coordinates23.15°N 103.23°W / 23.15; -103.23
QuadrangleShakespeare
Diameter103.0 km (64.0 mi)
EponymAdam Mickiewicz

Hollows are abundant in the area of the central peak complex of this crater.

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