Wu Shujuan is a crater on Mercury. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on November 14, 2024. The crater is named for Chinese painter Wu Shujuan (1853-1930).[1]

Wu Shujuan
PlanetMercury
Coordinates70°48′S 346°44′W / 70.80°S 346.73°W / -70.80; -346.73
QuadrangleBach
Diameter109.0 km (67.7 mi)
EponymWu Shujuan
Oblique view with Wu Shujuan at center, and Nairne above left of center

Wu Shujuan is east of Nairne crater. El Husseini crater is southeast of Wu Shujuan.

References

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  1. ^ "Wu Shujuan". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. IAU/USGS/NASA. Retrieved 26 November 2024.