Driscoll (crater)

Driscoll
MESSENGER NAC. Bright spots are hollows.
Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates30°35′N 33°35′W / 30.58°N 33.58°W / 30.58; -33.58
Diameter30 km (19 mi)
EponymClara Driscoll

Driscoll is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on September 25, 2015. Driscoll is named for the American stained glass artist Clara Driscoll.

Driscoll has hollows in its southeastern quadrant.

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