 MESSENGER WAC mosaic of Dvorák | |
| Feature type | Central-peak mpact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Kuiper quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 9°24′S 12°08′W / 9.40°S 12.13°W / -9.40; -12.13 |
| Diameter | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Eponym | Antonín Dvořák |
Dvorák is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 75 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Dvorák is named for the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, who lived from 1841 to 1904.
Dvorák lies on the northwest rim of Sanai crater.
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Dvorak". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
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