Neumann
MESSENGER NAC
PlanetMercury
Coordinates37°13′S 34°34′W / 37.22°S 34.56°W / -37.22; -34.56
QuadrangleDiscovery
Diameter122.0 km (75.8 mi)
EponymJohann Balthasar Neumann

Neumann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Neumann is named for the German architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, who lived from 1687 to 1753.[2]

To the east of Neumann is Mofolo crater, and to the southeast is Equiano crater. To the southwest are the Mirni Rupes.

References

  1. ↑ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. ↑ "Neumann". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 2 June 2022.


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