Al-Akhtal (crater)
 MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°12′N 7°00′W / 50.2°N 7.0°W |
| Quadrangle | Victoria |
| Diameter | 102 km |
| Eponym | Akhtal |
Al-Akhtal is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 102 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Al-Akhtal is named for the Arab poet Akhtal, who lived from 640-710 C.E.[2]
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Ahmad Baba". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
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