Leopardi (crater)
 MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 72°46′S 184°50′W / 72.76°S 184.84°W |
| Quadrangle | Bach |
| Diameter | 71.45 km (44.40 mi) |
| Eponym | Giacomo Leopardi |
Leopardi is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Leopardi is named for the Italian writer Giacomo Leopardi, who lived from 1798 to 1837.[2]
An escarpment called Altair Rupes cuts across Leopardi crater. It extends to the east and to the northwest from the crater.[3]
References
- ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- USGS. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- USGS. Retrieved 29 November 2022.