Han Kan (crater)
Han Kan is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 50 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Han Kan is named for the Chinese painter Han Gan, who lived from 720 to 780.[2]
 Mariner 10 image with Han Kan at center | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 71.6°S 143.8°W |
| Quadrangle | Bach |
| Diameter | 50 km |
| Eponym | Han Gan |
MESSENGER NAC image
References
- Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- "Han Kan". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
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