Ives (Mercury)

Named after Charles Ives - American composer (1874-1954).

Ives is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 20 kilometers. Ives is named for the American composer Charles Ives, who lived from 1874 to 1954. (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.