Firdousi (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Firdousi is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 98 km (61 mi). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2010. Firdousi is named for the Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020.[1]
Firdousi from MESSENGER's third flyby in September 2009
Approximate color image (map projected)
Firdousi crater, showing hollows in the interior
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationDerain quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates3.47°N 294.68°W
Diameter98 km (61 mi)
 MESSENGER WAC mosaic | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Derain quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 3.47°N 294.68°W |
| Diameter | 98 km (61 mi) |
| Eponym | Hakim Ferdowsi |
