Dowland (crater)
Dowland is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 158 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979, and refers to the English composer John Dowland, who lived from 1562 to 1626.
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53.5°S 179.5°W |
| Quadrangle | Michelangelo |
| Diameter | 158 km |
| Eponym | John Dowland |
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