Canova (crater)
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| } Slightly oblique MESSENGER NAC image of Canova | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Victoria quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 25°36′N 3°43′W / 25.6°N 3.71°W |
| Diameter | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Eponym | Antonio Canova |
Canova is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2018, after Italian sculptor Antonio Canova.[1] Hollows are present within the crater and to the northwest of it. To the northeast of Canova is Piazzolla crater. To the east is Kyōsai.
