Shakespeare (crater)

Shakespeare
Planet Mercury
Coordinates 49°42′N 150°54′W / 49.7°N 150.9°W / 49.7; -150.9Coordinates: 49°42′N 150°54′W / 49.7°N 150.9°W / 49.7; -150.9
Diameter 370 km
Eponym William Shakespeare

Shakespeare is a 370 km diameter impact basin in the Shakespeare quadrangle of Mercury, which is named after this crater. It is located at 49.7°N, 150.9°W and is named after playwright William Shakespeare.

Data from USGS database

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