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.
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 17°24′N 20°24′W / 17.4°N 20.4°W |
Quadrangle | Kuiper |
Diameter | 116 km |
Eponym | Abu Nuwas |
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]