Chu Ta (Mercury)

Chinese painter (c. 1625-1705).

Chu Ta is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 110 kilometers. Chu Ta is named for the Chinese painter Zhu Da, who lived from 1625 to 1705. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.