Petipa is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2012. It is named for the French and Russian choreographer and dancer Marius Petipa.[1]
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Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 11°32′N 338°57′W / 11.54°N 338.95°W |
Quadrangle | Derain |
Diameter | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
Eponym | Marius Petipa |
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Petipa has an extensive ray system.