Titian (Mercury)

Named after Tiziano Vecellio Titian - Italian Renaissance painter (c. 1488/90-1576).

Titian is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. In an enhanced color image, viewed from the MESSENGER spacecraft, the smooth floor is a brighter orange color than the surrounding area, likely due to being filled with volcanic material. Ejecta from Titian appear blue and cover much of the surface surrounding the crater. This material was excavated from depth during the crater’s formation. (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.