Purcell (crater)
Purcell is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. It is named for the English composer Henry Purcell.[1]
 MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 80.43°N 152.21°W |
| Diameter | 87.67 km |
| Eponym | Henry Purcell |
Oblique view
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