Puccini (crater)
Puccini is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. It is named for the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini.[1]
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 65.39°S 45.32°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 76 km |
| Eponym | Giacomo Puccini |
To the south of Puccini is the crater Horace.
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