Yamada (crater)
Yamada is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 17.1 kilometres (10.6 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 4, 2015. Yamada is named for the Japanese composer and conductor Kosaku Yamada.[1]
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 82.54°N 136.16°E |
| Quadrangle | Borealis quadrangle |
| Diameter | 17.1 km (10.6 mi) |
| Eponym | Kosaku Yamada |
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