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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 71°58′N 177°58′W / 71.96°N 177.97°W |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 64.0 km (39.8 mi) |
| Eponym | Ihara Saikaku |
Saikaku is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979. The crater is named for Japanese poet Ihara Saikaku.[1]
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Oblique view
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