Burke (crater)
Burke is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 4, 2015. Burke is named for the American actress Billie Burke.[1]
Northeast rim of Burke crater
Oblique view of Burke crater (upper left) and Gordimer crater (lower left)
 MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 85.91°N 171.56°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis quadrangle |
| Diameter | 28.5 km |
| Eponym | Billie Burke |
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