Kenkō (crater)
Kenkō is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1976. Kenko is named for the Japanese author Yoshida Kenkō, who lived from 1283 to 1352.
MESSENGER NAC image | |
| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21.35°S 16.16°W |
| Quadrangle | Discovery |
| Diameter | 105 km (65 mi) |
| Eponym | Yoshida Kenkō |
Balagtas crater is to the east of Kenkō, Mahler is to the west, and Hitomaro is to the north.
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