Dickens (Mercury)

Named after Charles Dickens - English novelist (1812-1870).

Dickens is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 78 kilometers. Dickens is named for the English novelist Charles Dickens, who lived from 1812 to 1870. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.