Balanchine (crater)

Balanchine
Balanchine crater in Caloris Basin.jpg
MESSENGER image
PlanetMercury
Coordinates38°28′N 184°29′W / 38.47°N 184.48°W / 38.47; -184.48Coordinates: 38°28′N 184°29′W / 38.47°N 184.48°W / 38.47; -184.48
QuadrangleRaditladi
Diameter38 km
EponymGeorge Balanchine
Approximate color image of Balanchine crater

Balanchine is a crater on the planet Mercury. It possesses a ray system of slightly bluish rays. These rays inspired the name of the crater due to their similarity to the tutu in George Balanchine's Serenade.

Extensive Hollows are present within Balanchine.

High-resolution view of some of the hollows

Balanchine lies in the northeast portion of the Caloris Basin. To the northeast of Balanchine is Nervo crater, and to the southeast is March.


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