Alencar (Mercury)
Named after Jose de Alencar - Brazilian novelist (1829-1877).
Alencar is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. Alencar is named for the Brazilian novel writer Jose de Alencar, who lived from 1829-1877. (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.
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Alencar
-63.59° N 256.29° E