Schoenberg (crater)
 MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16°04′S 136°05′W / 16.06°S 136.08°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 28.0 km (17.4 mi) |
| Eponym | Arnold Schoenberg |
Schoenberg is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. The crater is named for Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg.[1]
Schoenberg has a ray system.
To the east of Schoenberg is the Beethoven basin. To the northwest is the crater Mark Twain.
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Mariner 10 image with Schoenberg near top center -
Another view
References[edit]
- ^ "Schoenberg". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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