Larrocha is an impact crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 196 km (122 mi), and it is one of 110 peak ring basins on Mercury.[2] It is located in the Victoria quadrangle (H-2 quadrangle) at 43°17′N 69°50′W / 43.29°N 69.83°W.[1]
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 43°17′N 69°50′W / 43.29°N 69.83°W. |
Quadrangle | Victoria |
Diameter | 196 km (122 mi) |
Eponym | Alicia de Larrocha[1] |
Larrocha was named after Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha; this name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on June 18, 2013.[1]
Larrocha contains abundant hollows, including a large patch on the east side that is over 15 km long.