 Approximate color image by MESSENGER showing Nureyev's ray system | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Tolstoj quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 11°41′N173°08′W / 11.68°N 173.13°W |
| Diameter | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Eponym | Rudolf Nureyev |
Nureyev is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 16 kilometers, and has a bright and extensive ray system. The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974. [1]
Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on April 24, 2012. Nureyev is named for the Soviet and British ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. [2]
Nureyev is east of Amru Al-Qays crater, and both are located southeast of the Caloris basin.
