The Tolstoj quadrangle in the equatorial region of Mercury runs from 144 to 216° longitude and -25 to 25° latitude. It was provisionally called "Tir", but renamed after Leo Tolstoy by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Also called Phaethontias.
Part of eastern Tolstoj quadrangle is shown in the foreground, including Zeami, Sophocles, and Goya craters.
Tolstoj is a large, ancient impact crater on Mercury. It was named after Leo Tolstoy by the IAU in 1976. The albedo feature Solitudo Maiae appears to be associated with this crater.
Enhanced color image of Tolstoj crater (top center) and Bashō crater (lower left)
Distant oblique view
Northern Tolstoj crater