Mahler (Mercury)

Named after Gustav Mahler - Austrian composer (1860-1911).

Mahler is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 103 kilometers. Mahler is named for the Austrian composer Gustav Mahler, who lived from 1860 to 1911. (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.