Wang Meng (crater)
Wang Meng is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. The crater is named for the Chinese painter Wang Meng.[1]
 MESSENGER WAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 8.53°N 104.12°W |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 165 km (103 mi) |
| Eponym | Wang Meng |
Hollows along northwest inner ring of Wang Meng
Wang Meng is one of many peak-ring basins on Mercury.
Hollows are present within Wang Meng.
References
- "Wang Meng". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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