Balanchine (crater)
Balanchine is a crater on the planet Mercury. It possesses a ray system of slightly bluish rays. These rays inspired the name of the crater due to their similarity to the tutu in George Balanchine's Serenade.
MESSENGER image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.47°N 184.48°W |
| Quadrangle | Raditladi |
| Diameter | 38 km |
| Eponym | George Balanchine |
Extensive hollows are present within Balanchine. A confirmed dark spot is present in Balanchine. This dark spot is associated with the hollows.
Balanchine lies in the northeast portion of the Caloris Basin. To the northeast of Balanchine is Nervo crater, and to the southeast is March.
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