Petronius (crater)
Petronius is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 36 kilometres (22 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on the August 6, 2012. Petronius is named for the Roman author Petronius.[1]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 86.06°N 40.51°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 36 km (22 mi) |
| Eponym | Petronius |
References
- "Petronius". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
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