Rivera (crater)
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| Planet | Mercury |
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| Diameter | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Eponym | Diego Rivera |
Rivera is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 40 kilometers. Its name was suggested by Mexican residents Ricardo Martinez and Arturo Gutierrez, and American residents Rebecca Hare and José Martinez, in a naming contest which was eventually adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 2015.[1] Rivera is named for the Mexican poet Diego Rivera.[2] The craters Carolan, Enheduanna, Karsh, and Kulthum were also named as part of the contest.
Rivera lies within the vast plain of Borealis Planitia.
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