Judah Ha-Levi (crater)

Judah Ha-Levi
MESSENGER WAC image of Judah Ha-Levi
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBeethoven quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates10°47′N 108°01′W / 10.79°N 108.01°W / 10.79; -108.01
Diameter85 km (53 mi)
EponymJudah Halevi

Judah Ha-Levi is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Judah Ha-Levi is named for the Spanish-Jewish poet and philosopher Judah Ha-Levi, who lived from 1075 to 1141.

Hollows are present within Judah Ha-Levi.

To the southeast of Judah Ha-Levi is the peak ring crater Wang Meng. To the northwest is Glinka, and to the northeast is Chiang Kʽui.

  • Interior of Judah Ha-Levi
  • Detail of interior showing two patches of hollows right of center
  • Regional view from MESSENGER's first flyby in January 2008, showing Wang Meng below left of center, Judah Ha-Levi at center, and Glinka in upper right.
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