Li Ch'ing-Chao (crater)
Li Ch'ing-Chao is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 61 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Li Ch'ing-Chao is named for the Chinese poet Li Qingzhao, who lived from 1081 to c. 1141.[2]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 77.1°S 73.1°W |
| Quadrangle | Bach quadrangle |
| Diameter | 61 km |
| Eponym | Li Qingzhao |
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Li Ch'ing-Chao". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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