Calder (crater)
Calder is a small crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2013. Calder is named for the American sculptor Alexander Calder.[1]
 MESSENGER WAC mosaic of Calder | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Derain quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 3.51°N 347.25°W |
| Diameter | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Eponym | Alexander Calder |
Oblique view by MESSENGER NAC
Hollows are visible on the floor of Calder.
Villa-Lobos is to the northwest of Calder.
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