Arcas (crater)
Crater on Callisto
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Galileo image of a region near the south pole of Callisto, taken on 6 May 1997. Arcas and the slightly smaller crater Ginandi are near the bottom. | |
| Location | Callisto |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 85.6°S 67.5°W |
| Diameter | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Eponym | Arcas |
Arcas is a crater on Jupiter's moon Callisto measuring 60 km (37 mi) across. It is an example of a central pit impact crater.[3] A smaller crater near Arcas is called Ginandi. The crater is named after Arcas, the son of Callisto in Greek mythology.
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