Balzac (Mercury)

Named after Honore de Balzac - French novelist (1799-1850).

Balzac is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 80 kilometers. Balzac is named for the French writer Honoré de Balzac, who lived from 1799 to 1850. (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.