Al-Jāhiz (crater)
Al-Jāhiz is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 83 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Al-Jāhiz is named for the Arab writer Al-Jahiz, who died in Basra, Iraq, in 869 C.E.
MESSENGER NAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 1.2°N 21.5°W |
| Quadrangle | Kuiper |
| Diameter | 83 km |
| Eponym | Al-Jahiz |
Lu Hsun crater is southwest of Al-Jāhiz.
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