There are a number of objects in the solar system that have been named after Chinese people or places. Many of these are craters on the terrestrial planets but asteroids and exoplanets have also received Chinese names.

Planetary features

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Moon

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Mercury

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Venus

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Mars

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951 Gaspra

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Ceres

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Triton

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Pluto

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Minor planets

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Stars and exoplanets

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "IAU Names Landing Site of Chinese Chang'e-4 Probe on Far Side of the Moon". IAU. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2024.