Burns (Mercury)

Named after Robert Burns - Scottish national poet (1759-1796).

Burns is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 45 kilometers. Burns is named for the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who lived from 1759 to 1796. (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.