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Chiang Kʻui (crater))
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13°48′N 102°42′W / 13.8°N 102.7°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 41 km |
| Eponym | Jiang Kui |
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]
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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