Bjornson (Mercury)

Named after Bjornstjerne Bjornson - Norwegian poet and dramatist (1832-1910).

Bjornson is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 88 kilometers. Bjornson is named for the Norwegian playwright and poet Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, who lived from 1832 to 1910. (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.