Vazov (crater)
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 MESSENGER NAC with Vazov below center | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 65°24′S 212°20′W / 65.4°S 212.33°W |
| Quadrangle | Neruda |
| Diameter | 33.0 km (20.5 mi) |
| Eponym | Ivan Vazov |
Vazov is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2020. The crater is named for Bulgarian poet Ivan Vazov.[1]
There are two irregular depressions in the crater floor, which may be volcanic vents.
The scarps of Altair Rupes are to the southeast of Vazov crater.
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