Chu Ta (crater)
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| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Beethoven quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 2°02′N 105°40′W / 2.04°N 105.66°W |
| Diameter | 100 km (62 mi) |
| Eponym | Zhu Da |
Chu Ta is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 100 kilometers.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union in 1976. Chu Ta is named for the Chinese painter Zhu Da, who lived from 1625 to 1705.[2]
To the north of Chu Ta is the peak ring crater Wang Meng. To the southwest is Bilokur.
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