Burke (crater)
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 85°55′N 171°34′W / 85.91°N 171.56°W |
Quadrangle | Borealis |
Diameter | 28.5 km (17.7 mi) |
Eponym | Billie Burke |
Burke is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 4, 2015. Burke is named for the American actress Billie Burke.[2]
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Northeast rim of Burke crater
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Oblique view of Burke crater (upper left) and Gordimer crater (lower left)
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