Donne (crater) explained

Donne
Location:Kuiper quadrangle, Mercury
Type:Central-peak impact crater
Coordinates:2.8°N -13.8°W
Diameter:86 km
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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moore, Patrick . The Data Book of Astronomy . 2000 . Institute of Physics Publishing . 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. Web site: Donne . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 30 June 2012.