Surikov (crater)

Surikov is a crater on the planet Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Surikov is named for the Russian painter Vasily Surikov.^[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.^[2]

Surikov

Planet	Mercury
Coordinates	36.98°S 124.9°W / -36.98; -124.9
Quadrangle	Michelangelo
Diameter	224 km (139 mi)
Eponym	Vasily Surikov

Surkiov is an ancient crater - the outer rim is barely distinguishable, but the inner peak ring is apparent. It is one of 110 peak ring basins on Mercury.^[3]

To the south of Surikov is Giambologna crater.

Surikov crater at center