Kofi (crater)
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 MESSENGER WAC mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 56°45′N 117°52′E / 56.75°N 117.87°E |
| Quadrangle | Raditladi |
| Diameter | 136 km (85 mi) |
| Eponym | Vincent Kofi |
Kofi is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 136 kilometres (85 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on April 24, 2012. Kofi is named for the Ghanaian sculptor Vincent Kofi.[1]
Kofi is one of 110 peak ring basins on Mercury.[2] Most of the peak ring has been covered by lava.
A number of dark spots are present to the east and northeast of Kofi crater. The dark spots are associated with hollows.[3]
