Li Po (crater)

Li Po
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationKuiper quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates16°54′N 35°00′W / 16.9°N 35.0°W / 16.9; -35.0
Diameter120 km
EponymLi Bai

Li Po is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Li Po is named for the Chinese poet Li Bai, who lived from 701 to 762.

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