Roland (crater)
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Feature typeImpact crater
LocationIapetus
Coordinates73°18′N 25°12′W / 73.30°N 25.20°W[2]
Diameter144 km
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| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Iapetus |
| Coordinates | 73°18′N 25°12′W / 73.30°N 25.20°W[2] |
| Diameter | 144 km |
| Eponym | Roland of Song of Roland |
Roland is a 144 km-wide (89-mile) crater near the north pole of Iapetus, a moon of the planet Saturn.[2] It lies inside one of the bright areas on Iapetus called Roncevaux Terra. Images of Roland show that it has a central peak.
It is named after Roland, the titular main character and protagonist of the Song of Roland, a medieval epic poem.[2] All other surface features on Iapetus are named after characters of this poem.[3]
