Kuan Han-Chʻing (crater)

Kuan Han-Chʻing is a crater on Mercury.^[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1979. Kuan Han-Chʻing is named for the Chinese playwright Guan Hanqing, who lived from 1241 to 1320.^[2] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.^[3]

Feature typeImpact crater

LocationVictoria quadrangle, Mercury

Coordinates29.44°N 53.67°W / 29.44; -53.67

Diameter143.0 km (88.9 mi)

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Kuan Han-Chʻing

Oblique view with Kuan Han-Chʽing near center, with Carvalho at right. MESSENGER WAC.
Feature type	Impact crater
Location	Victoria quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates	29.44°N 53.67°W / 29.44; -53.67
Diameter	143.0 km (88.9 mi)
Eponym	Guan Hanqing

Close

Kuan Han-Chʽing is northeast of the large crater Praxiteles and south of Velázquez crater. Carvalho crater is to the southeast.

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  Most of Kuan Han-Chʽing crater (right)
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  Hollows within a small crater in Kuan Han-Chʽing crater