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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 80°02′N 18°58′W / 80.04°N 18.97°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Eponym | Raja Ravi Varma |
Oblique view of Rikyū (right) and Varma (left) craters
Varma is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on June 18, 2013. Varma is named for the Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma.[1]
Varma is east of the slightly smaller crater Rikyū.
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