Carleton | |
Location: | Debussy quadrangle, Mercury |
Type: | Impact crater |
Coordinates: | -52.2°N -306.6°W |
Eponym: | William Carleton |
Carleton is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on October 19, 2018. Carleton is named for the Irish writer William Carleton.[1]
The scarp known as Belgica Rupes cuts across Carleton and extends to the east.