Polygnotus (crater)
Polygnotus is a crater on Mercury, named by the IAU in 1976.[1]
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0°N 68.5°W |
| Quadrangle | Kuiper |
| Diameter | 130 km (81 mi) |
| Eponym | Polygnotus |
This basin has a central peak ring and is embayed with smooth plains material, which is very different in texture from the surrounding terrain.
Boethius crater is west of Polygnotus.
References
- Polygnotus, Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
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