Milton (crater)

Milton
Mariner 10 image of Milton
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationMichelangelo quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates25°12′S 174°48′W / 25.2°S 174.8°W / -25.2; -174.8
Diameter186 km
EponymJohn Milton

Milton is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 186 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Milton is named for the English poet John Milton, who lived from 1608 to 1674.

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