Equiano (Mercury)

Named after O. Equiano - Olavdah, West Africa (Benin) slave, writer (c. 1750-1797).

Equiano is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of kilometers. Equiano is named for the abolitionist writer Olaudah Equiano, who lived from 1750 to 1797. (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.