 Nāwahī is in lower left of thisMESSENGER image. The rugged terrain to the left it is part of theCaloris basin rim. A portion ofMunch is visible to the right. | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Raditladi quadrangle,Mercury |
| Coordinates | 36°06′N214°54′W / 36.1°N 214.9°W /36.1; -214.9 |
| Diameter | 34 km (21 mi) |
| Eponym | Joseph Nāwahī |
Nāwahī is acrater onMercury. Nāwahī crater is located within the largeCaloris basin, near the western rim. The unusual dark material creating a halo around Nāwahī makes this crater of special interest, as the dark material likely represents rocks with a different chemical and mineralogical composition than those of the neighboring surface.[1] The crater is named after Hawaiian patriot and painterJoseph Nāwahī.[2][3]
Hollows are present in Nāwahī, mostly along the terraces of the crater rim. A confirmeddark spot is present in Nāwahī.[4] This dark spot is associated with the hollows.
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