Karsh (crater)
 MESSENGER NAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°29′S 78°51′E / 35.49°S 78.85°E |
| Quadrangle | Debussy |
| Diameter | 58 km (36 mi) |
| Eponym | Yousuf Karsh |
Karsh is a crater on
Armenian-Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh.[2] The craters Carolan, Enheduanna, Kulthum, and Rivera
were also named as part of the contest.
Karsh lies on the west rim of the much larger Rembrandt basin.
References
- ^ "Mercury Crater-naming Contest Winners Announced". www.iau.org.
- ^ "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Karsh on Mercury". Retrieved 28 August 2019.