Balanchine (crater)
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Balanchine is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. It possesses a ray system of slightly blue rays which inspired its name due to resembling the tutu in George Balanchine's Serenade.[1]
Quick Facts Feature type, Location ...
Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
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Location | Raditladi quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 38.47°N 184.48°W / 38.47; -184.48 |
Diameter | 38 km |
Eponym | George Balanchine |
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Extensive hollows are present within Balanchine, as well as an associated dark spot.[2]
Balanchine lies in the northeast portion of the Caloris Basin. To its northeast is Nervo crater, and to its southeast March.