Horace (crater)
MESSENGER NAC image. Horace is near center. | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Bach quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 69°20′S 50°01′W / 69.34°S 50.02°W |
| Diameter | 56 km (35 mi) |
| Eponym | Horace |
Horace is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Horace is named for the Ancient Roman poet Horace, who lived from 65 BCE to 8 BCE.
To the west of Horace is the crater Spitteler, and to the north is Puccini.