Hesiod (crater)
Hesiod is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 101 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Hesiod is named for the Ancient Greek poet Hesiod, who lived around 800 BCE.
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 58.5°S 35.0°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 101 km |
| Eponym | Hesiod |
Kuniyoshi crater is west of Hesiod, and Pampu Facula is centered on its northeastern rim.
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