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Crater on Mercury From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abu Nuwas is an impact crater on the planet Mercury, 116 kilometers in diameter. It is located at 17.4°N, 20.4°W. It is named after the Arab poet Abu Nuwas, and its name was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 1976.[1] There is small central peak in the center of the floor of Abu Nuwas, and bright features known as hollows are present near the peak.
Feature type | Impact crater |
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Location | Kuiper quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 17.4°N 20.4°W |
Diameter | 116 km |
To the north of Abu Nuwas are the craters Ts'ai Wen-Chi and Rodin. To the southwest is the crater Molière, and the crater Aśvaghosa can be found toward the south.[2]
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