Neumann (crater)
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Neumann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Neumann is named for the German architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, who lived from 1687 to 1753.[2]
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Feature type | Impact crater |
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Location | Discovery quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 37.22°S 34.56°W / -37.22; -34.56 |
Diameter | 122.0 km (75.8 mi) |
Eponym | Johann Balthasar Neumann |
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To the east of Neumann is Mofolo crater, and to the southeast is Equiano crater. To the southwest are the Mirni Rupes.