Neruda (Mercury)

Named after Pablo Neruda - Chilean poet (1904-1973).

Neruda is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 112 kilometers. Neruda is named for the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who lived from 1904 to 1973. (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.