Rūmī (crater)
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°12′S 105°18′W / 24.2°S 105.3°W |
| Quadrangle | Michelangelo |
| Diameter | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Eponym | Rumi |
Rūmī is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 75 kilometres (47 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Rūmī is named for the Persian poet Rumi.[1]
There is an irregular depression in the center of the floor of Rūmī crater.
A scarp known as Palmer Rupes cuts across Rūmī and extends to the southwest.[2]
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