List of geological features on Callisto
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This is a list of named geological features on Callisto
, a moon of Jupiter
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Callisto (moon)
Callisto named after the Greek mythological figure of Callisto) is a moon of the planet Jupiter. It was discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei. It is the third-largest moon in the Solar System and the second largest in the Jovian system, after Ganymede. Callisto has about 99% the diameter of the...
, a moon of Jupiter
Jupiter
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet within the Solar System. It is a gas giant with mass one-thousandth that of the Sun but is two and a half times the mass of all the other planets in our Solar System combined. Jupiter is classified as a gas giant along with Saturn,...
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Catenae
Callistoan catenae (crater chainCrater chain
A crater chain is a line of craters along the surface of an astronomical body. The descriptor term for crater chains is catena , as specified by the International Astronomical Union's rules on planetary nomenclature....
s) are named after rivers in Norse mythology
Norse mythology
Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving...
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| Catena | Named after |
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| Eikin Catena | Eikin |
| Fimbulthul Catena | Fimbulthul |
| Geirvimul Catena | Geirvimul |
| Gipul Catena | Gipul |
| Gomul Catena Gomul Catena Gomul Catena is a chain of craters on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. It is situated in the northern part of Valhalla multi-ring structure. The craters in the catena seem to have formed from east to west. Such features are thought to originate as secondary craters or due to fragmentation of the impactor.... |
Gomul |
| Gunntro Catena | Gunntro |
| Sid Catena | Sid |
| Svol Catena | Svol |
Large ring features
The enormous impact-related ring features on Callisto are named after the homes of the gods in northern mythologies.| Ring feature | Named after |
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| Adlinda Adlinda (crater) Adlinda is the third-largest multiring structure on Jupiter's moon Callisto, measuring ~ 1000 km in diameter. It is situated in the southern hemisphere of Callisto. The name is taken from Inuit mythology.... |
Adlinda (Inuit Inuit mythology Inuit mythology has many similarities to the religions of other polar regions. Inuit traditional religious practices could be very briefly summarised as a form of shamanism based on animist principles.... ) |
| Asgard Asgard (crater) Asgard is the second largest multi-ring structure on Jupiter's moon Callisto, measuring 1600 km in diameter. 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... |
Asgard Asgard In Norse religion, Asgard is one of the Nine Worlds and is the country or capital city of the Norse Gods surrounded by an incomplete wall attributed to a Hrimthurs riding the stallion Svadilfari, according to Gylfaginning. Valhalla is located within Asgard... (Norse Norse mythology Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving... ) |
| Utgard Asgard (crater) Asgard is the second largest multi-ring structure on Jupiter's moon Callisto, measuring 1600 km in diameter. 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... |
Utgard Utgård Utgård is a village on the island Vesterøy in Hvaler municipality, Norway. Its population is 304.... (Norse Norse mythology Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving... ) |
| Valhalla Valhalla (crater) Valhalla is the largest multi-ring structure on Jupiter's moon Callisto and in the Solar System. It was named after Valhalla, Odin's hall in Norse mythology. Valhalla consists of a bright central region 360 km across, an inner ridge and trough zone and striking concentric rings extending up... |
Valhalla Valhalla In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a majestic, enormous hall located in Asgard, ruled over by the god Odin. Chosen by Odin, half of those that die in combat travel to Valhalla upon death, led by valkyries, while the other half go to the goddess Freyja's field Fólkvangr... (Norse Norse mythology Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving... ) |
| Heimdall Heimdall (crater) Heimdall may refer to:* Heimdal * Heimdall... |
Heimdall Heimdall In Norse mythology, Heimdallr is a god who possesses the resounding horn Gjallarhorn, owns the golden-maned horse Gulltoppr, has gold teeth, and is the son of Nine Mothers... (Norse Norse mythology Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving... ) |