Milton (crater) explained

Milton
Location:Michelangelo quadrangle, Mercury
Type:Impact crater
Coordinates:-25.2°N -174.8°W
Diameter:186 km
Eponym:John Milton

Milton is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 186 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Milton is named for the English poet John Milton, who lived from 1608 to 1674.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moore, Patrick . The Data Book of Astronomy . 2000 . . 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. Web site: Milton . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 4 July 2012.