Flaubert (Mercury)

Named after Gustave Flaubert - French novelist (1821-1880).

Flaubert is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 95 kilometers. Flaubert is named for the French novelist Gustave Flaubert, who lived from 1821 to 1880. (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.