 MESSENGER WAC mosaic of Gainsborough | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Neruda quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 35°44′S184°31′W / 35.73°S 184.52°W |
| Diameter | 95 km (59 mi) |
| Eponym | Thomas Gainsborough |
Gainsborough is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 95 kilometers. [1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Gainsborough is named for the English painter Thomas Gainsborough, who lived from 1727 to 1788. [2]
To the south of Gainsborough is Liang Kʽai crater.
