Asgard (crater) explained

Asgard
Location:Callisto
Coordinates:32.2°N 139.9°W
Diameter:[1]
Eponym:Asgard

Asgard is the second largest multi-ringed basin (large impact crater) on Jupiter's moon Callisto.[2] It is named after Asgard, the realm of the gods in Norse mythology. The central part of Asgard is dominated by the domed Doh impact crater.

A smaller multi-ring structure is superposed on the northern part of Asgard. It is called Utgard (also from Norse mythology) and measures around 600km (400miles) in diameter.[2] Utgard is the fourth largest multi-ring feature on Callisto. A substantial part of the central region of Utgard is covered with deposits from the relatively young Burr crater.

Notes and References

  1. https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/420 Asgard
  2. 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 . 2000P&SS...48..829G . 9. etal.