Kirby (crater)
Kirby is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2019. It is named for the American illustrator Jack Kirby.[1]
 Slightly oblique MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 82.96°N 151.32°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis quadrangle |
| Diameter | 31 km |
| Eponym | Jack Kirby |
Kirby is located on the northwest rim of Rizal crater.
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