Kuniyoshi is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2014. It is named for the Japanese painter and printmaker Utagawa Kuniyoshi.[1]
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°52′S 37°29′W / 57.87°S 37.49°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 27 km |
| Eponym | Utagawa Kuniyoshi |
To the east of Kuniyoshi are Hesiod crater and Pampu Facula, a bright region that is possibly volcanic. Kuniyoshi is near the Discovery Rupes.
References edit
- ^ "Kuniyoshi". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
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