Tsurayuki (crater)
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Tsurayuki is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Tsurayuki is named for Japanese author, poet, and courtier Ki no Tsurayuki.[1]
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Planet | Mercury |
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Coordinates | 62.99°S 20.34°W / -62.99; -20.34 |
Quadrangle | Discovery |
Diameter | 83 km (52 mi) |
Eponym | Ki no Tsurayuki |
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Tsurayuki lies on the north rim of Pushkin crater, and on the southwest rim of Mendes Pinto crater.