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Adlinda (crater)

Crater on Callisto From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Adlinda is the third-largest multiring structure (impact crater) on Jupiter's moon Callisto, measuring roughly 1000 km in diameter.[1] It is situated in the southern hemisphere of Callisto. The name is taken from Inuit mythology.

Galileo image of Adlinda (upper left) and Lofn (center), taken on 6 May 1997.

The relatively young, large Lofn impact crater is superposed on Adlinda.[1] The bright deposits from this crater cover about 30% of the surface of Adlinda hindering detailed study. Lofn is an example of a flat floored impact crater.

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