Vieira da Silva (Mercury)
Named after Maria Elena Silva - Portuguese-born French painter (1908-1992).
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.
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Vieira da Silva
1.56° N 236.66° E