Aksakov (crater)

Coordinates: 34°43′N 78°44′W / 34.71°N 78.74°W / 34.71; -78.74
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Aksakov
Approximate color image by MESSENGER WAC
PlanetMercury
Coordinates34°43′N 78°44′W / 34.71°N 78.74°W / 34.71; -78.74
QuadrangleVictoria
Diameter174 km
EponymSergey Aksakov
Oblique MESSENGER image at low sun angle

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]

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.
    The central peak ring. The bright patches are hollows.
  • Hollows within the 30-km crater
    Hollows within the 30-km crater
  • Hollows along the southeastern peak ring
    Hollows along the southeastern peak ring

References

  1. ^ "Aksakov". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 28 Apr 2020.


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