Liang K'ai (crater)
Liang K'ai is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 140 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Liang K'ai is named for the Chinese artist Liang Kai, who lived from 1140 to 1210.[2]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.3°S 182.8°W |
| Quadrangle | Neruda quadrangle |
| Diameter | 140 km |
| Eponym | Liang Kai |
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Liang K'ai". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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