Milton is a crater on
Mercury. It has a diameter of 186 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the
International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union (IAU; , UAI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and developmen ...
in 1976. Milton is named for the English poet
John Milton
John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. His 1667 epic poem ''Paradise Lost'' was written in blank verse and included 12 books, written in a time of immense religious flux and politic ...
, who lived from 1608 to 1674.
MESSENGER
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Views
File:Milton crater EN0213234728M.jpg, Oblique view looking west
File:Milton crater EN0227935365M.jpg, Southern Milton
References
Impact craters on Mercury
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