Copley (crater)
 MESSENGER image, with Copley left of center | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Discovery quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 38°24′S 85°12′W / 38.4°S 85.2°W |
| Diameter | 34 km (21 mi) |
| Eponym | John Singleton Copley |
Copley is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 34 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Copley is named for the American painter John Singleton Copley, who lived from 1738 to 1815.[2]
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Copley crater detail -
Copley crater region in exaggerated color -
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