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.
Al-Hamadhani is one of many Peak-ring basins on Mercury.

Hollows

are present within Al Hamadhani.