Couperin (Mercury)

Named after Francois Couperin - French composer (1688-1733).

Couperin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 80 kilometers. Couperin is named for the French composer François Couperin, who lived from 1688 to 1733. (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.