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Poe (crater)

Summary

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 / 43.76; 159.1[1]

Poe
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PlanetMercury
Coordinates43°46′N 200°54′W / 43.76°N 200.90°W / 43.76; -200.90
QuadrangleRaditladi
Diameter77 km (48 mi)
EponymEdgar Allan Poe
MESSENGER NAC mosaic showing the central region of Poe
Oblique view

Hollows are scattered across Poe crater, and are abundant on the southern rim.[2]

History edit

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 edit

  1. ^ "Poe (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  2. ^ a b A Toast to Dear Old Poe

Poe Toaster