Harunobu (crater) explained

Harunobu
Location:Beethoven quadrangle, Mercury
Type:Central-peak impact crater
Coordinates:14.88°N -140.93°W
Eponym:Suzuki Harunobu

Harunobu is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 107 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Harunobu is named for the Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu, who lived from 1720 or 1724 to 1770.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moore, Patrick . The Data Book of Astronomy . 2000 . . 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. Web site: Harunobu . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 13 August 2022.