Van Dijck (crater)
Van Dijck is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. Van Dijck is named for Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck.[1]
 MESSENGER WAC mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 75.80°N 166.63°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 101.53 km (63.09 mi) |
| Eponym | Anthony van Dyck |
Oblique view
References
- "Van Dijck". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
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