Le Guin (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Le Guin is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 14, 2024. The crater is named for American author Ursula Kroeber Le Guin.[1]
MESSENGER NAC | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18.76°S 102.74°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 61.0 km (37.9 mi) |
| Eponym | Ursula K. Le Guin |
Le Guin is to the north of the crater Rūmī, and northeast of the large basin Beethoven.
