- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Martial". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 69°06′N 177°06′W / 69.1°N 177.1°W / 69.1; -177.1 |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 51 km |
| Eponym | Martial |
Martial is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 51 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Martial is named for the ancient Roman poet Martial, who lived from 40 to 103.[2]