Hals (crater)
Hals is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 93 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Hals is named for the Dutch painter Frans Hals, who lived from 1581 to 1666.[2]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 54.8°S 115.0°W |
| Quadrangle | Michelangelo quadrangle |
| Diameter | 93 km |
| Eponym | Frans Hals |
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Hals". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
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