Gogol (crater)
Gogol is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Gogol is named for the Russian playwright Nikolai Gogol, who lived from 1809 to 1852.
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 28.26°S 147.46°W |
| Quadrangle | Michelangelo |
| Diameter | 79 km (49 mi) |
| Eponym | Nikolai Gogol |
The large crater Vālmiki is to the northeast of Gogol. Bartók is to the east.
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