Melville (Mercury)

Named after Herman Melville - American novelist (1819-1891).

Melville is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 154 kilometers. Melville is named for the American novelist Herman Melville, who lived from 1819 to 1891. (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.