Arthur (crater)
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| Feature type | Crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Mimas, Saturn |
| Coordinates | 35°24′S 196°02′W / 35.40°S 196.04°W[1] |
| Diameter | 64 km (40 mi) |
| Naming | 1982 |
| Eponym | King Arthur |
Arthur is a crater on Mimas, a moon of Saturn. The crater was named after the King Arthur, the eponymous king of Arthurian Legend.[2] The name "Arthur" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1982.[1]
