 MESSENGER NAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°32′N 338°57′W / 11.54°N 338.95°W |
| Quadrangle | Derain |
| Diameter | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Eponym | Marius Petipa |
Petipa crater's ray system. Approximate color.
Petipa is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2012. It is named for the French and Russian choreographer and dancer Marius Petipa.[1]
Petipa has an extensive ray system.
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