 MESSENGER WAC image of Burns | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Shakespeare quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 54°06′N117°22′W / 54.1°N 117.37°W |
| Diameter | 43 km |
| Eponym | Robert Burns |
Burns is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 43 kilometers. [1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Burns is named for the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who lived from 1759 to 1796. [2]
To the southeast of Burns is the crater To Ngoc Van, which shows evidence of volcanic activity.
