Xiao Zhao (crater)

Xiao Zhao (crater)

Mercury crater data


latitude=10.64
N_or_S=N
longitude=236.21
E_or_W=W
diameter=23.0 km
eponym=Xiao Zhao

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.


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