Handel (Mercury)

Named after G. F. Handel - German-British composer (1685-1759).

Handel is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 166 kilometers. Handel is named for the British-German composer George Frideric Handel, who lived from 1685 to 1759. (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.