Hamori (crater)
Hamori is a large crater in the southern hemisphere of the dwarf planet Ceres, located at 60.86° S, 79.44 ° E. It has a diameter of 60 kilometres (37 mi).[1] The crater was named after Hamori, a Japanese god, protector of tree leaves, in 2015.[1]
 Hamori crater, surrounded by smaller craters | |
| Location | Ceres |
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| Coordinates | 60.86°S 79.44°E[1] |
| Diameter | 60 kilometres (37 mi) |
| Eponym | Hamori, Japanese god, protector of tree leaves |
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Close-up image of the south of Hamori
Context - Hamori crater
(right).
References
- "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Hamori on Ceres". USGS. Gazeteer of Planetary Nomenclature. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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