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Chiang Kʽui (crater)

Coordinates: 13°48′N 102°42′W / 13.8°N 102.7°W / 13.8; -102.7
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Chiang K'ui
PlanetMercury
Coordinates13°48′N 102°42′W / 13.8°N 102.7°W / 13.8; -102.7
QuadrangleBeethoven
Diameter41 km
EponymJiang Kui

Chiang K'ui 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 K'ui is named for the Chinese composer Jiang K'ui, who lived in the 12th century.[2]

References

  1. ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. ^ "Chiang K'ui". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 30 June 2012.


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