Aksakov (crater)
Aksakov is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 174 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on April 24, 2012. Aksakov is named for the Russian author Sergey Aksakov, who lived from 1791-1859 C.E.[1]
 Approximate color image by MESSENGER WAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.71°N 78.74°W |
| Diameter | 174 km |
| Eponym | Sergey Aksakov |
Oblique MESSENGER image at low sun angle
Aksakov is one of many Peak-ring basins on Mercury.
Hollows
Hollows are present along parts of the peak ring and within the unnamed 30-km crater in the interior.
The central peak ring. The bright patches are hollows.
Hollows within the 30-km crater
Hollows along the southeastern peak ring
References
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