Lennon (crater)
Lennon is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2013. Lennon is named for the English singer and songwriter John Lennon (of The Beatles).[1]
 MESSENGER image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.41°S 318.82°W |
| Quadrangle | Debussy |
| Diameter | 95 km (59 mi) |
| Eponym | John Lennon |
Lennon lies on the south rim of the ancient Lennon-Picasso Basin. To the east of Lennon is Bulsara.
Lennon crater (lower left) and vicinity in approximate color
References
- "Lennon". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
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