Zhinyu (crater)
Zhinyu is a lunar impact crater that is located within Von Kármán crater on the far side of the Moon. The crater is located west of the landing site of the Chinese Chang'e 4 lander.
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| Coordinates | 45.34°S 176.15°E |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.8 km |
| Depth | Unknown |
| Eponym | Constellation name in ancient Chinese star map |
Oblique view with Zhinyu at center, and the Chang'e 4 lander and rover indicated by arrows
The crater's name was approved by the IAU on 4 February 2019.[1][2] It is a transliteration of the Chinese term “weaver girl” (織女), taken from the traditional myth The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl as well as an ancient Chinese constellation.
References
- Zhinyu, Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU), Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
- "Chinese scientists name Chang'e-4 landing site, other geographic entities". news.cgtn.com. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
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