Donne (Mercury)

Named after John Donne - English poet (1572-1631).

Donne is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 88 kilometers. Donne is named for the English poet John Donne, who lived from 1572 to 1631. (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.