Halim (crater) explained

Halim
Globe:Mercury
Coordinates:48.87°N -100.94°W
Eponym:Tahia Halim

Halim is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 14, 2024. The crater is named for Egyptian painter Tahia Halim.[1]

Halim lies between Sholem Aleichem and Bruegel craters to the east and west. It is north of Scarlatti.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Halim . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 1 December 2024.