List of geological features on Callisto
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This is a list of named geological features on Callisto, a moon of Jupiter. This list is complete as of August 2022.
Catenae
Callistoan catenae (crater chains) are named after rivers, valleys, and ravines in myths and folktales of cultures of the Far North[1] (all current names come from Norse mythology).
| Name | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Namesake | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eikin Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 223.10 | 1997 | Eikin | Template:WGPSN |
| Fimbulthul Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 287 | 1997 | Fimbulthul | Template:WGPSN |
| Geirvimul Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 113.10 | 1997 | Geirvimul | Template:WGPSN |
| Gipul Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 641 | 1997 | Gipul | Template:WGPSN |
| Gomul Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 342.60 | 1997 | Gomul | Template:WGPSN |
| Gunntro Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 149 | 1997 | Gunntro | Template:WGPSN |
| Sid Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 81.40 | 1997 | Sid | Template:WGPSN |
| Svol Catena | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 161 | 1997 | Svol | Template:WGPSN |
Craters
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Faculae
Faculae (bright spots) on Callisto are named after characters related to frost, snow, cold, and sleet from myths and folktales of people of the Far North.[1]
| Name | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Namesake | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kol Facula | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 390 | 2006 | Kol, Icelandic frost or storm giant | Template:WGPSN |
Large ring features
The enormous impact-related ring features on Callisto are named after places (other than rivers, valleys and ravines) from myths and folktales of the Far North.[1]
| Name | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Namesake | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlinda | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 840 | 1979 | Adlinda (Inuit) | Template:WGPSN |
| Asgard | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 1400 | 1979 | Asgard (Norse) | Template:WGPSN |
| Utgard | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 610 | 2000 | Utgard (Norse) | Template:WGPSN |
| Valhalla | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | 3000 | 1979 | Valhalla (Norse) | Template:WGPSN |
References
External links
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