Vazov (crater)

Vazov is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2020. The crater is named for Bulgarian poet Ivan Vazov.[1]

Vazov
MESSENGER NAC with Vazov below center
PlanetMercury
Coordinates65.4°S 212.33°W / -65.4; -212.33
QuadrangleNeruda
Diameter33.0 km (20.5 mi)
EponymIvan Vazov

There are two irregular depressions in the crater floor, which may be volcanic vents.

References

  1. "Vazov". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 15 May 2022.


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