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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°46′N 200°54′W / 43.76°N 200.90°W |
| Quadrangle | Raditladi |
| Diameter | 77 km (48 mi) |
| Eponym | Edgar Allan Poe |
MESSENGER NAC mosaic showing the central region of Poe
Oblique view
Poe is a crater on Mercury. It has diameter about 77 km and is situated in northern part of Caloris Planitia. It is centered on 43°46′N 159°06′E / 43.76°N 159.1°E[1]
Hollows are scattered across Poe crater, and are abundant on the southern rim.[2]
History
Poe is named after the famous author Edgar Allan Poe. The IAU named this crater in 2011 in honor of the Poe Toaster who put a bottle of cognac and roses at the grave of Poe.[2]
References
- ↑ "Poe (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- 1 2 A Toast to Dear Old Poe
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