 MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 82°29′N 146°59′W / 82.48°N 146.98°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 64 km |
| Eponym | José Rizal |
Rizal is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2019. It is named for the Filipino writer José Rizal.[1]
Kirby crater is located on the northwest rim of Rizal, and Jiménez is located on the southwest rim.
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