Milton (crater)
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]
 Mariner 10 image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25.2°S 174.8°W |
| Quadrangle | Michelangelo |
| Diameter | 186 km |
| Eponym | John Milton |
MESSENGER Views
Oblique view looking west
Southern Milton
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Milton". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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