Acestes (crater)
| Feature type | impact basin |
|---|---|
| Location | Dione |
| Coordinates | 55°10′N 243°00′W / 55.16°N 243°W[1] |
| Diameter | 108 km[2] |
| Discoverer | Cassini–Huygens |
| Eponym | Acestes, King of Sicily |
Acestes is a crater on the surface of Dione, one of Saturn's satellites. It is named after Acestes, the mythological king of Sicily.[2]
The crater probably has a rim, peak, and circular depression.[3]
It was recognized and named by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on March 17, 2008.[2] It was named, like most other craters on Dione, after characters in the Aeneid. Acestes was named after the mythological king of Sicily in the poem.[2][4]
References
- ^ "GeoHack - Cratere Acestes". geohack.toolforge.org.
- ^ a b c d "Planetary Names". planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ Cain, Fraser (2005-10-07). "Large Craters on Dione". Universe Today. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ Virgil (2004). The Aeneid of Virgil : a verse translation. Internet Archive. New York ; Bantam Books. ISBN 978-0-553-21041-5.