Arcas (crater) explained

-85.6°N -67.5°W

Arcas is a crater on Jupiter's moon Callisto measuring 60km (40miles) across. It is an example of a central pit impact crater.^[1] A smaller crater near Arcas is called Ginandi. The crater is named after Arcas, the son of Callisto in Greek mythology.

Notes and References

1. Greeley. R.. Klemaszewski, J.E.. Wagner L.. Galileo views of the geology of Callisto. Planetary and Space Science. 2000. 48. 829–853. 10.1016/S0032-0633(00)00050-7. 9. 2000P&SS...48..829G. etal.