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Judah Ha-Levi (crater)

Coordinates: 10°47′N 108°01′W / 10.79°N 108.01°W / 10.79; -108.01
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Judah Ha-Levi
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MESSENGER WAC image of Judah Ha-Levi
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBeethoven quadrangle,Mercury
Coordinates10°47′N 108°01′W / 10.79°N 108.01°W / 10.79; -108.01
Diameter85 km (53 mi)
EponymJudah Halevi

Judah Ha-Levi is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Judah Ha-Levi is named for the Spanish-Jewish poet and philosopher Judah Ha-Levi, who lived from 1075 to 1141.[2]

Hollows are present within Judah Ha-Levi.

To the southeast of Judah Ha-Levi is the peak ring crater Wang Meng. To the northwest is Glinka, and to the northeast is Chiang Kʽui.

References

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  1. ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. ^ "Judah Ha-Levi". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/NASA/USGS. Retrieved 22 September 2022.