Warhol is a crater on
Mercury. Its name was adopted by the
IAU
The International Astronomical Union (IAU; french: link=yes, Union astronomique internationale, UAI) is a nongovernmental organisation with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach ...
in 2012, after the American artist
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol (; born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the Art movement, visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore th ...
.
are abundant within Warhol.
MESSENGERmercurylimb.PNG, View of Mercury's limb at a high sun angle, with Warhol as the bright crater near center
Warhol crater EN1035068908M.jpg, Closeup of Warhol at high sun angle showing the abundant hollows on the crater floor (MESSENGER NAC)
Warhol crater EN1022253846M.jpg, Another closeup of Warhol (MESSENGER NAC)
References
Impact craters on Mercury
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