Phidias (crater)
 Mariner 10 image with Phidias at center | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Tolstoj quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 8°58′N 149°44′W / 8.97°N 149.73°W |
| Diameter | 168 km (104 mi) |
| Eponym | Phidias |
Approximate color image of Phidias (upper left), Tyagaraja (lower left), and Balzac (upper right) craters, from MESSENGER WAC
Phidias is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Phidias is named for the Greek artist Phidias, who lived from 490 to 430 BCE.[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[3]
Nearby craters include Balzac to the east and Tyagaraja to the south.
References
- ↑ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ↑ "Phidias". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/NASA/USGS. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ↑ Davies, M. E.; Dwornik, S. E.; Gault, D. E.; Strom, R. G. (1978). Atlas of Mercury. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. pp. 1–128. ISBN 978-1-114-27448-8. Special Publication SP-423.
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