Velázquez (crater) explained

Velázquez
Location:Victoria quadrangle, Mercury
Type:Impact crater
Coordinates:37.59°N -55.43°W
Eponym:Diego Velázquez

Velázquez is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 128km (80miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Velázquez is named for the Spanish painter Diego Velázquez.[1]

Hollows

Hollows are present on and around the central peak complex of Velázquez crater. They were well-imaged by MESSENGER.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Velázquez . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 4 March 2022.