Nāwahī (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Nāwahī is a crater on Mercury. Nāwahī crater is located within the large Caloris basin, near the western rim. The unusual dark material creating a halo around Nāwahī makes this crater of special interest, as the dark material likely represents rocks with a different chemical and mineralogical composition than those of the neighboring surface.[1] The crater is named after Hawaiian patriot and painter Joseph Nāwahī.[2][3]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationRaditladi quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates36.1°N 214.9°W
Diameter34 km (21 mi)
Nāwahī is in lower left of this MESSENGER image. The rugged terrain to the left it is part of the Caloris basin rim. A portion of Munch is visible to the right. | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Raditladi quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 36.1°N 214.9°W |
| Diameter | 34 km (21 mi) |
| Eponym | Joseph Nāwahī |
Hollows are present in Nāwahī, mostly along the terraces of the crater rim. A confirmed dark spot is present in Nāwahī.[4] This dark spot is associated with the hollows.
