Mistral (Mercury)

Named after Gabriela Mistral - Chilean poet (1889-1957).

Mistral is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 110 kilometers. Mistral is named for the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral, who lived from 1889 to 1957. (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.