Li Po (crater)
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 16°54′N 35°00′W / 16.9°N 35.0°WCoordinates: 16°54′N 35°00′W / 16.9°N 35.0°W |
Diameter | 120 km |
Eponym | Li Bai |
Li Po is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Li Po is named for the Chinese poet Li Bai, who lived from 701 to 762.[2]
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