Nairne is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2022. The crater is named for Scottish songwriter Carolina Nairne.[1]
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 70°20′S 1°35′W / 70.34°S 1.59°W |
| Quadrangle | Bach |
| Diameter | 56.0 km (34.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Carolina Nairne |
To the northwest of Nairne is the crater MacNicol.
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