Ma Chih-Yuan (crater)
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 60°24′S 78°00′W / 60.4°S 78.0°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 179 km |
| Eponym | Ma Zhiyuan |
Ma Chih-Yuan is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 179 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Ma Chih-Yuan is named for the Chinese playwright Ma Zhiyuan, who lived in the 13th century CE.[2]
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Ma Chih-Yuan". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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