Li Po (crater) explained

Li Po
Location:Kuiper quadrangle, Mercury
Type:Impact crater
Coordinates:16.9°N -35°W
Diameter:120 km
Eponym:Li Bai

Li Po is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Li Po is named for the Chinese poet Li Bai, who lived from 701 to 762.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moore, Patrick . The Data Book of Astronomy . 2000 . . 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. Web site: Li Po . . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature . 3 July 2012.