Milton (crater)
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 25°12′S 174°48′W / 25.2°S 174.8°WCoordinates: 25°12′S 174°48′W / 25.2°S 174.8°W |
Diameter | 186 km |
Eponym | John Milton |
Milton is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 186 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Milton is named for the English poet John Milton, who lived from 1608 to 1674.[2]
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