Martial | |
Location: | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
Type: | Central-peak impact crater |
Coordinates: | 68.47°N -178.33°W |
Eponym: | Martial |
Martial is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 51 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Martial is named for the ancient Roman poet Martial, who lived from 40 to 103.[2]
To the north of Martial is Saikaku crater. To the southeast is the large crater Verdi.