 MESSENGER WAC image of Grieg | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 52°29′N 15°22′W / 52.49°N 15.36°W / 52.49; -15.36 |
| Diameter | 59 km (37 mi) |
| Eponym | Edvard Grieg |
Grieg is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 59 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Grieg is named after the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, who lived from 1843 to 1907.
Grieg lies within a part of the Borealis Planitia. To the west of it is Sor Juana crater, and to the southeast is Monet. To the north is Abedin.
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Grieg". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/NASA/USGS. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
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