Wren (crater)
Wren is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 204 kilometres (127 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Wren is named for English architect Christopher Wren.[1]
 MESSENGER WAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24.84°N 35.95°W |
| Quadrangle | Victoria |
| Diameter | 204 km (127 mi) |
| Eponym | Christopher Wren |
Wren is one of many peak ring basins on Mercury.
Mariner 10 image showing Wren above right of center
MESSENGER mosaic showing Wren at right, from the second flyby in October 2008
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