Copland (Mercury)

Named after Aaron Copland - American composer and pianist (1900-1990).

Copland is a crater on Mercury. Copland crater is flooded with volcanic smooth plains material that could be related to the activity that formed the nearby bright vent. (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.