Lysippus (crater)
Lysippus is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 140 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Lysippus is named for the Greek sculptor Lysippos, who lived in the 4th century BCE.[2]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0.8°N 132.5°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven quadrangle |
| Diameter | 140 km |
| Eponym | Lysippos |
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Lysippus". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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