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| Planet | Mercury |
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| Coordinates | 37°13′S 34°34′W / 37.22°S 34.56°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 122.0 km (75.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Johann Balthasar Neumann |
Neumann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. [1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Neumann is named for the German architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, who lived from 1687 to 1753. [2]
To the east of Neumann is Mofolo crater, and to the southeast is Equiano crater. To the southwest are the Mirni Rupes.
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Neumann". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/ USGS/ NASA. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
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MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°13′S 34°34′W / 37.22°S 34.56°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 122.0 km (75.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Johann Balthasar Neumann |
Neumann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. [1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Neumann is named for the German architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, who lived from 1687 to 1753. [2]
To the east of Neumann is Mofolo crater, and to the southeast is Equiano crater. To the southwest are the Mirni Rupes.
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Neumann". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/ USGS/ NASA. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
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