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Al-Hamadhani (crater)

Al-Hamadhani is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 186 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Al-Hamadhani is named for the Iranian writer Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadani, who died in 1007 C.E. The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.

Al-Hamadhani is one of 110 peak ring basins on Mercury.

Hollows

Hollows are present within Al-Hamadhani.

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