Li Po (crater)
Li Po is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Li Po is named for the Chinese poet Li Bai, who lived from 701 to 762.[2]
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16.9°N 35.0°W |
| Quadrangle | Kuiper |
| Diameter | 120 km |
| Eponym | Li Bai |
Mariner 10 image with Li Po below center
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Li Po". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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