Poe (crater)

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Feature typeImpact crater
Coordinates43°46′N 200°54′W / 43.76°N 200.90°W / 43.76; -200.90
Diameter77 km (48 mi)
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Feature typeImpact crater
LocationRaditladi quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates43°46′N 200°54′W / 43.76°N 200.90°W / 43.76; -200.90
Diameter77 km (48 mi)
EponymEdgar Allan Poe
MESSENGER NAC mosaic showing the central region of Poe
Oblique view

Poe is a crater on Mercury. It has diameter about 77 km (48 mi) and is situated in northern part of Caloris Planitia.[1]

Hollows are scattered across Poe crater, and are abundant on the southern rim.[2]

To the west of Poe are Sander and Munch craters.

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