Leopardi is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Leopardi is named for the Italian writer Giacomo Leopardi, who lived from 1798 to 1837.[2]
![]() MESSENGER NAC image of Leopardi | |
Feature type | Impact crater |
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Location | Bach quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 72°46′S 184°50′W / 72.76°S 184.84°W |
Diameter | 71.45 km (44.40 mi) |
Eponym | Giacomo Leopardi |
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An escarpment called Altair Rupes cuts across Leopardi crater. It extends to the east and to the northwest from the crater.[3]