Martial (crater) explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moore, Patrick . The Data Book of Astronomy . 2000 . . 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. Web site: Martial . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 10 April 2024.