Henri (crater)
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Crater on Mercury
| MESSENGER WAC image of Henri | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 79°41′N 207°01′W / 79.68°N 207.02°W / 79.68; -207.02 |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 163.8 km (101.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Robert Henri |
Henri is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 163.8 kilometres (101.8 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on April 24, 2012. Henri is named for American painter Robert Henri.[1]
The craters Anyte and Anguissola lie within Henri. The smaller but similar crater Lismer is joined to Henri to the northeast.
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