Hodgkins (Mercury)

Named after Frances Hodgkins - New Zealand painter (1869-1947).

Hodgkins is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 19 kilometers. Hodgkins is named for the New Zealand painter Frances Hodgkins, who lived from 1869 to 1947. (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.