Chu Ta (crater)
 MESSENGER mosaic | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 2°12′N 105°06′W / 2.2°N 105.1°W / 2.2; -105.1 |
| Quadrangle | Beethoven |
| Diameter | 100 km (62 mi) |
| Eponym | Zhu Da |
Chu Ta is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 100 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Chu Ta is named for the Chinese painter Zhu Da, who lived from 1625 to 1705.[2]
References
- ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
- ^ "Chu Ta". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
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