Byron (Mercury)

Named after G. G. Byron - English poet (1788-1824).

Byron is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 105 kilometers. Byron is named for the English poet Lord Byron, who lived from 1788 to 1824. (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.