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Crater on Mercury From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xiao Zhao crater is small in comparison with many other craters on Mercury. However, Xiao Zhao's long bright rays make it a readily visible feature. The fresh, bright rays, which were created by material ejected outward during the impact event that formed the crater, indicate that Xiao Zhao is a relatively young crater on Mercury's surface.[1]
Feature type | Impact crater |
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Location | Eminescu quadrangle, Mercury |
Coordinates | 10.58°N 236.16°W |
Diameter | 24 km (15 mi) |
Eponym | Xiao Zhao |
Hollows are present within Xiao Zhao and on the ejecta blanket near the rim. A confirmed dark spot is present in Xiao Zhao.[2] This dark spot is associated with the hollows.
Xiao Zhao was named by the IAU in 2008 after the 12th-century Chinese painter Xiao Zhao.[3]
Xiao Zhao is located near Eastman crater.
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