Xiao Zhao (crater)

Xiao Zhao crater is small in comparison with many other craters on Mercury. However, Xiao Zhao's long bright rays make it a readily visible feature. The fresh, bright rays, which were created by material ejected outward during the impact event that formed the crater, indicate that Xiao Zhao is a relatively young crater on Mercury's surface.[1]

Xiao Zhao
MESSENGER image
PlanetMercury
Coordinates10.58°N 236.16°W / 10.58; -236.16
QuadrangleEminescu quadrangle
Diameter24 km
EponymXiao Zhao

Hollows are present within Xiao Zhao and on the ejecta blanket near the rim.

Xiao Zhao was named by the IAU in 2008 after the 12th-century Chinese painter Xiao Zhao.[2]

Xiao Zhao is located near Eastman crater.

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References

  1. "MESSENGER: MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging". Messenger.jhuapl.edu. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  2. "Xiao Zhao". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 18 January 2020.


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