Borealis Planitia
Part of Borealis Planitia, photographed by MESSENGER | |
| Feature type | Planitia |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 73°24′N 79°30′W / 73.4°N 79.5°W |
| Eponym | Latin for "Northern Plain" |
Borealis Planitia /bɒriːˈeɪɪs pləˈnɪʃiə/ is a large plain on Mercury with a smooth floor, thought to be similar to a lunar mare. It is centered at 73.4° N, 79.5° W. The name is Latin for Northern Plain.