Derzhavin (crater)

Coordinates: 45°36′N 36°56′W / 45.60°N 36.93°W / 45.60; -36.93
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Derzhavin
Oblique MESSENGER WAC image
PlanetMercury
Coordinates45°36′N 36°56′W / 45.60°N 36.93°W / 45.60; -36.93
QuadrangleVictoria
Diameter156 km (97 mi)
EponymGavrila Derzhavin
Derzhavin and Enheduanna craters from MESSENGER's second flyby of Mercury in October 2008.

Derzhavin is a crater on

Gavril Derzhavin, who lived from 1743 to 1816.[2]

Hollows

Hollows are present on the west side of Derzhavin crater.

  • Hollows within western Derzhavin crater, shown at two different angles of illumination
    Hollows within western Derzhavin crater, shown at two different angles of illumination

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