Tsʻai Wen-Chi (crater)

Tsʻai Wen-Chi is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. It is located northwest of the larger Rodin crater. It is named for the Chinese composer Cai Yan. Its name was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 1976.^[1] The crater was first imaged by Mariner 10 in 1974.^[2]

PlanetMercury

Coordinates23.47°N 23.15°W / 23.47; -23.15

QuadrangleVictoria

Diameter124 km (77 mi)

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Tsʻai Wen-Chi

MESSENGER wide angle camera image of Rodin (right) and Tsʻai Wen-Chi (left)
Planet	Mercury
Coordinates	23.47°N 23.15°W / 23.47; -23.15
Quadrangle	Victoria
Diameter	124 km (77 mi)
Eponym	Cai Yan (Cai Wenji)

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Tsʻai Wen-Chi contains hollows.