Canova (crater)
Appearance
Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
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Location | Victoria quadrangle,Mercury |
Coordinates | 25°36′N3°43′W/ 25.6°N 3.71°W |
Diameter | 46 km (29 mi) |
Eponym | Antonio Canova |
Canovais a crater onMercury.Its name was adopted by theInternational Astronomical Union(IAU) in 2018, after Italian sculptorAntonio Canova.[1]
Hollowsare present within the crater and to the northwest of it.
To the northeast of Canova isPiazzollacrater. To the east isKyōsai.
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