Copley (Mercury)

Named after John Singleton Copley - American painter (1738-1815).

Copley is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 30 kilometers. Copley is named for the American painter John Singleton Copley, who lived from 1738 to 1815. (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.