Chiang Kʻui (crater)

Chiang Kʻui
MESSENGER mosaic
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBeethoven quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates13°48′N 102°42′W / 13.8°N 102.7°W / 13.8; -102.7
Diameter41 km

Chiang Kʻui is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 41 kilometers. 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.

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