Bechet is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Most of the crater floor is in permanent shadow.
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 83°05′N 93°40′W / 83.08°N 93.66°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 17.6 km |
| Eponym | Sidney Bechet |
Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 2013, for the American jazz musician and composer Sidney Bechet.[1]
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