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Serenaders JupiterBalanchine (crater) Balanchine (crater) Crater on Mercury Balanchine is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. It possesses a ray system of slightly blue rays which inspired its name due to resembling the tutu in George Balanchine's Serenade.[1] Quick facts Feature type, Location ... Balanchine MESSENGER image of Balanchine Feature type Central-peak impact crater Location Raditladi quadrangle, Mercury Coordinates 38.47°N 184.48°W / 38.47; -184.48 Diameter 38 km Eponym George Balanchine Close Approximate color image of Balanchine crater Extensive hollows are present within Balanchine, as well as an associated dark spot.[2] High-resolution view of some of the hollows Balanchine lies in the northeast portion of the Caloris Basin. To its northeast is Nervo crater, and to its southeast March. References [1]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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