Amru Al-Qays
Crater on Mercury
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Amru Al-Qays is a crater on Mercury. The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.[1]. Its name was adopted by the IAU in 1976, after the pre-Islamic Arab poet Imru' al-Qais in honor of his impact on astronomy and the world.[2]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationTolstoj quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates12.43°N 176.11°W
Diameter47 km (29 mi)
Oblique MESSENGER NAC image | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Tolstoj quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 12.43°N 176.11°W |
| Diameter | 47 km (29 mi) |
| Discoverer | Mariner 10 |
| Eponym | Imru' al-Qais |
Amru Al-Qays is west of Nureyev crater, and both are located southeast of the Caloris basin in northern Tir Planitia.
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Mariner 10 image with Amru Al-Qays left of center
MESSENGER NAC mosaic
