Feature Profile & Selenographic Data
- Feature type
- crater
- Coordinates
- 42.88° N · 52.61° W
- Diameter
- 1.5 km
- IAU approval
- 2021/05/19 00:00:00
- LAC quadrangle
- LAC-23 · Rümker
Geological Chronicle
Liu Hui is an impact crater measuring 1.5 kilometers in diameter on the surface of the Moon.
The formation is situated in the Rümker quadrangle (LAC-23). Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union, the name commemorates Chinese mathematician during Wei kingdom (about 225-295).
Chronology & Exploration
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IAU
Name Approved
The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs the name Liu Hui.
Scientific Sources & References
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IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
— Chinese mathematician during Wei kingdom (about 225-295).
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Wikipedia (en)
— Liu Hui (crater)
Name Origin
Chinese mathematician during Wei kingdom (about 225-295).