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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°28′N 23°09′W / 23.47°N 23.15°W |
| Quadrangle | Victoria |
| Diameter | 124 km |
| Eponym | Cai Yan (Cai Wenji) |
Tsʻai Wen-Chi is an impact crater on the planet Mercury. It is located northwest of the larger Rodin crater. It is named for the Chinese composer Cai Yan. Its name was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 1976.[1]
Tsʻai Wen-Chi contains hollows.
Views
Tsʻai Wen-Chi crater in approximate color
Oblique view of the crater showing some hollows
High-resolution mosaic showing bright hollows
References
- ↑ "Tsʻai Wen-Chi". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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