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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°12′S 105°18′W / 24.2°S 105.3°W / -24.2; -105.3 |
| 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.
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.
To the north of Rūmī is the crater Le Guin. To the west is the large Beethoven basin.
References
- "Rūmī". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- "Palmer Rupes". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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