Martí (crater) explained

Martí
Location:Bach quadrangle, Mercury
Type:Impact crater
Coordinates:-75.96°N -191.74°W
Eponym:José Martí

Martí is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Martí is named for the Cuban writer José Martí, who lived from 1853 to 1895.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moore, Patrick . The Data Book of Astronomy . 2000 . . 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. Web site: Marti . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 8 June 2022.