Giotto (crater)
Giotto is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 144 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Giotto is named for the Italian painter Giotto di Bondone, who lived from 1271 to 1377.[2]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 12.0°N 55.8°W |
| Quadrangle | Kuiper quadrangle |
| Diameter | 144 km |
| Eponym | Giotto di Bondone |
Mariner 10 image with Giotto near center
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Giotto". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
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