Kulthum (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Kulthum is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 31 kilometers. Its name was suggested by Molouk Ba-Isa from Saudi Arabia, Swiss individual Riana Rakotoarimanana, and American residents Yehya Hassouna, David Suttles, Thorayya Said Giovannelli and Matt Giovannelli in a naming contest which was eventually adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 2015.[1] Kulthum is named for the Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum.[2]
Feature typeCentral-peak impact crater
LocationRaditladi quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates50.72°N 93.53°E
Diameter31 km (19 mi)
Approximate color image of Kulthum by MESSENGER | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Raditladi quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 50.72°N 93.53°E |
| Diameter | 31 km (19 mi) |
| Eponym | Umm Kulthum |
Hollows are present as bright areas on the central peak of Kulthum.[3]
The craters Carolan, Enheduanna, Karsh, and Rivera were also named as part of the contest.
Kulthum is east of Rustaveli crater.
