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Oskison (crater)
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The crater Oskison is located in the far northern hemisphere of Mercury, in the plains north of Caloris basin. Oskison is a distinctive crater with a large central peak that exposes material excavated from depth. Many chains of secondary craters are visible radiating from Oskison outward onto the surrounding smooth plains, known as Stilbon Planitia.[1]
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![]() MESSENGER image of Oskison crater. The lower image highlights some of its secondary crater chains. | |
Feature type | Impact crater |
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Location | Raditladi quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 60.36°N 214.76°W / 60.36; -214.76 |
Diameter | 122 km (76 mi) |
Eponym | John Milton Oskison |
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Oskison was named after Cherokee author John Milton Oskison in 2008.[2]
The crater Navoi is to the east of Oskison.
- Oskison crater
- Smaller crater on the west rim of Oskison
- Exaggerated color view of Oskison crater, looking northwest