Lennon (crater) explained

Lennon
Globe:Mercury
Coordinates:-36.41°N -318.82°W
Eponym:John Lennon

Lennon is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2013. Lennon is named for the English singer and songwriter John Lennon (of The Beatles).[1]

Lennon lies on the south rim of the ancient Lennon-Picasso Basin. To the east of Lennon is Bulsara.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lennon . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 29 January 2020.