Donne (crater)
Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
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Location | Kuiper quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 2°55′N 14°03′W / 2.92°N 14.05°W |
Diameter | 86 km (53 mi) |
Eponym | John Donne |
Donne is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 86 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Donne is named for the English poet John Donne, who lived from 1572 to 1631.[2]
To the southwest of Donne are the three craters Lu Hsun, Al-Jāhiz, and Hun Kal. To the southeast is Warhol.
- Mariner 10 image, with Donne at top
- Oblique view