Balagtas (Mercury)

Named after F. Balagtas - Philippino writer (1788-1862).

Balagtas is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 98 kilometers. Balagtas is named for the Filipino writer Francisco Balagtas, who lived from 1788 to 1862. (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.