Copley (crater)
Crater on Mercury / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Copley is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 34 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Copley is named for the American painter John Singleton Copley, who lived from 1738 to 1815.[2]
- Copley crater detail
- Copley crater region in exaggerated color
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Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 38.4°S 85.2°W / -38.4; -85.2 |
Quadrangle | Discovery |
Diameter | 34 km (21 mi) |
Eponym | John Singleton Copley |
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