Eastman (crater)
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Eastman | |
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Planet | Mercury |
Coordinates | 9°36′N 234°18′W / 9.6°N 234.3°WCoordinates: 9°36′N 234°18′W / 9.6°N 234.3°W |
Diameter | 80 km |
Eponym | Charles Eastman |
Eastman is a crater on Mercury first seen by MESSENGER during the mission's first Mercury flyby. Eastman exhibits some features characteristic of a fresh, relatively young crater. The walls of Eastman have clearly visible terraces, and the central peak structure is well preserved. Eastman is located near Xiao Zhao crater.[1]
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