Neumann (crater)
 MESSENGER NAC of Neumann | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Discovery quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 37°13′S 34°34′W / 37.22°S 34.56°W |
| Diameter | 122.0 km (75.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Johann Balthasar Neumann |
Neumann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Neumann is named for the German architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, who lived from 1687 to 1753.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
To the east of Neumann is Mofolo crater, and to the southeast is Equiano crater. To the southwest are the Mirni Rupes.
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Neumann". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Davies, M. E.; Dwornik, S. E.; Gault, D. E.; Strom, R. G. (1978). Atlas of Mercury. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. pp. 1–128. ISBN 978-1-114-27448-8. Special Publication SP-423.
