Martial (crater)

Coordinates: 68°28′N 178°20′W / 68.47°N 178.33°W / 68.47; -178.33
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Martial
MESSENGER WAC image
PlanetMercury
Coordinates68°28′N 178°20′W / 68.47°N 178.33°W / 68.47; -178.33
QuadrangleBorealis
Diameter51.0 km (31.7 mi)
EponymMartial
Mosaic of MESSENGER images of the east-central portion of the crater

Martial is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 51 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Martial is named for the ancient Roman poet Martial, who lived from 40 to 103.[2]

To the north of Martial is Saikaku crater. To the southeast is the large crater Verdi.

References

  1. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3
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  2. USGS/NASA
    . Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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