 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.
Mariner 10 image with Van Gogh above center
Exaggerated color image by MESSENGER with Van Gogh above center
References
- ↑ "Van Gogh". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
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