Tsurayuki (crater)

Coordinates: 62°59′S 20°20′W / 62.99°S 20.34°W / -62.99; -20.34
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Tsurayuki
PlanetMercury
Coordinates62°59′S 20°20′W / 62.99°S 20.34°W / -62.99; -20.34
QuadrangleDiscovery
Diameter83 km (52 mi)
EponymKi no Tsurayuki
Oblique view

Tsurayuki is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Tsurayuki is named for Japanese author, poet, and courtier Ki no Tsurayuki.[1]

Tsurayuki lies on the north rim of Pushkin crater, and on the southwest rim of Mendes Pinto crater.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tsurayuki". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 20 April 2022.