Wagner (crater)

Wagner is an impact crater in the south polar region of the planet Mercury.

It was named after the German composer Richard Wagner (1813–1883) in 1976, as recognized by the International Astronomical Union.

[2] Wagner is one of several craters on Mercury named after famous composers.

[3] A number of Mercurian craters are named after historic cultural figures from different fields, including literature, philosophy, and art, but others feature names from popular culture, including Walt Disney and Muddy Waters.

This article about an impact crater on Mercury is a stub.

Wagner (bottom) and Chopin (upper right)