Chiang Kʽui (crater)
Chiang Kʻui is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 41 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Chiang Kʻui is named for the Chinese composer Jiang Kui, who lived in the 12th century.[2]
 MESSENGER mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13.8°N 102.7°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 41 km |
| Eponym | Jiang Kui |
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Chiang Kʻui". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
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