Hotei Arcus
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Feature typeArcus
LocationTitan
Coordinates28°00′S 79°00′W / 28.00°S 79.00°W[1]
Diameter600 km (370 mi)
| Feature type | Arcus |
|---|---|
| Location | Titan |
| Coordinates | 28°00′S 79°00′W / 28.00°S 79.00°W[1] |
| Diameter | 600 km (370 mi) |
| Naming | 2006 |
| Eponym | Budai, a Japanese Buddhist god |
Hotei Arcus is a prominent arcus on Titan, a moon of Saturn.The arcus was named after Budai, the god of happiness in Japanese Buddhism. He is the god of contentment, good fortune, cheerfulness, and he is always smiling.[2] The name "Hotei" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006.[1]
