Poe is a crater on Mercury. It has diameter about 77 km and is situated in northern part of Caloris Planitia. It is centered on 43°46′N 159°06′E / 43.76°N 159.1°E[1]
Hollows are scattered across Poe crater, and are abundant on the southern rim.[2]
History
Poe is named after the famous author Edgar Allan Poe. The IAU named this crater in 2011 in honor of the Poe Toaster who put a bottle of cognac and roses at the grave of Poe.[2]
References
- ^ "Poe (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- ^ a b A Toast to Dear Old Poe
