Hegu (crater)
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| Coordinates | 46°18′S 177°34′E / 46.3°S 177.57°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.2km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Eponym | Constellation name in ancient Chinese star map |
Hegu is a lunar impact crater that is located within Von Kármán crater on the far side of the Moon. The crater is located south of the landing site of the Chinese Chang'e 4 lander.[1]
The crater's name was approved by the IAU on 4 February 2019.[2] It is based on an ancient Chinese constellation of the same name (河鼓).[citation needed]