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Neidr Facula

Irregular depression on the surface of Mercury From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Neidr Facula
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Neidr Facula is a bright, irregular depression on the surface of Mercury, located at 35.9° N, 302.7° W. It was named by the IAU in 2018.[1] Neidr is the Welsh word for snake.

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Oblique view of Neidr Facula by MESSENGER

Neidr Facula is believed to be a large volcanic vent.[2]

Neidr Facula is located north of the prominent Rachmaninoff crater and west of the bright Nathair Facula.

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