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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Judah Ha-Levi (crater)

Judah Ha-Levi is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Judah Ha-Levi is named for the Spanish-Jewish poet and philosopher Judah Ha-Levi, who lived from 1075 to 1141.

Hollows are present within Judah Ha-Levi.

To the southeast of Judah Ha-Levi is the peak ring crater Wang Meng. To the northwest is Glinka, and to the northeast is Chiang Kʽui.

References

  1. ^ Moore, Patrick (2000). The Data Book of Astronomy. Institute of Physics Publishing. ISBN 0-7503-0620-3.
  2. ^ "Judah Ha-Levi". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/NASA/USGS. Retrieved 22 September 2022.