Bjornson (crater)
Crater on Mercury
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Bjornson is a crater on Mercury.[1] Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1985. Bjornson is named for the Norwegian playwright and poet Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, who lived from 1832 to 1910.[2]
Feature typeImpact crater
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates73.11°N 113.99°W
Diameter75.93 km (47.18 mi)
MESSENGER image of Bjornson | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 73.11°N 113.99°W |
| Diameter | 75.93 km (47.18 mi) |
| Eponym | Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson |
