Flaiano (crater)
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21°17′S 76°44′W / 21.29°S 76.73°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 43 km (27 mi) |
| Eponym | Ennio Flaiano |
Flaiano is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 43 kilometres (27 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on March 15, 2013. Flaiano is named for the Italian writer Ennio Flaiano.[1]
Hollows are present in the northeast quadrant of Flaiano.
Flaiano lies near the center of the Raphael basin, and is adjacent to an area of high albedo.
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