Neumann (Mercury)

Named after B. Neumann - German architect (1687-1753).

Neumann is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. Neumann is named for the German architect Johann Balthasar Neumann, who lived from 1687 to 1753. (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.