 MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°13′S 79°17′W / 33.22°S 79.29°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 68 km (42 mi) |
| Eponym | François Rude |
Rude is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. It is named for the French sculptor François Rude. Its name was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 1985.[1]
Rude lies to the southwest of the large crater Haydn.
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