Hauptmann (Mercury)

Named after Gerhart Hauptmann - German novelist and dramatist (1862-1946).

Hauptmann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. Hauptmann is named for the German playwright Gerhart Hauptmann, who lived from 1862 to 1946. (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.