Derzhavin (crater)

Derzhavin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 156 kilometers.^[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Derzhavin is named for the Russian poet Gavril Derzhavin, who lived from 1743 to 1816.^[2]

Derzhavin

Oblique MESSENGER WAC image of Derzhavin
Feature type	Impact crater
Location	Victoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates	45.60°N 36.93°W / 45.60; -36.93
Diameter	156 km (97 mi)
Eponym	Gavrila Derzhavin

Derzhavin and Enheduanna craters from MESSENGER's second flyby of Mercury in October 2008.

Hollows

Hollows are present on the west side of Derzhavin crater.

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  Hollows within western Derzhavin crater, shown at two different angles of illumination