Burke is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 4, 2015. Burke is named for the American actress Billie Burke.[2]
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Northeast rim of Burke crater -
Oblique view of Burke crater (upper left) and Gordimer crater (lower left)
 MESSENGER WAC image of Burke | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 85°55′N 171°34′W / 85.91°N 171.56°W |
| Diameter | 28.5 km (17.7 mi) |
| Eponym | Billie Burke |
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