Leopardi (Mercury)

Named after G. Leopardi - Italian poet, scholar, and philosopher (1798-1837).

Leopardi is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 72 kilometers. Leopardi is named for the Italian writer Giacomo Leopardi, who lived from 1798 to 1837. (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.