Li Chʻing-Chao (crater)
MESSENGER NAC image of Li Chʻing-Chao | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Bach quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 77°06′S 73°06′W / 77.1°S 73.1°W |
| Diameter | 61 km |
| Eponym | Li Qingzhao |
Li Chʻing-Chao is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 61 kilometers. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Li Chʻing-Chao is named for the Chinese poet Li Qingzhao, who lived from 1081 to c. 1141.
The northern rim of Li Chʻing-Chao is in permanent shadow.