Hawthorne (Mercury)

Named after Nathaniel Hawthorne - American novelist (1804-1864).

Hawthorne is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 107 kilometers. Hawthorne is named for the American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, who lived from 1804 to 1864. (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.