Han Kan (crater)
![]() Mariner 10 image with Han Kan at center | |
Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 71°36′S 143°48′W / 71.6°S 143.8°WCoordinates: 71°36′S 143°48′W / 71.6°S 143.8°W |
Quadrangle | Bach |
Diameter | 50 km |
Eponym | Han Gan |
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MESSENGER NAC image
Han Kan is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 50 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Han Kan is named for the Chinese painter Han Gan, who lived from 720 to 780.[2]
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Categories:
- Bach quadrangle
- Impact craters on Mercury
- Mercury (planet) stubs