Li Po (Mercury)

Chinese poet (701-762).

Li Po is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 120 kilometers. Li Po is named for the Chinese poet Li Bai, who lived from 701 to 762. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.

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Li Po

17.07° N 324.26° E

E 230 km

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SE 655 km

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