Cervantes (Mercury)

Named after Miguel de Cervantes - Spanish novelist, playwright and poet (1547-1616).

Cervantes is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 181 kilometers. Cervantes is named for the Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, who lived from 1547 to 1616. (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.