Duban (crater)

Duban is a crater in the northern hemisphere of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Duban was first seen in Voyager 2 images, though the crater has also been seen in much higher resolution Cassini images. It is located at 58.38°N 282.91°W / 58.38; -282.91 and is 19 kilometers across.[1] In the Cassini image, evidence for significant tectonic deformation can be seen along the northwest rim of the crater.

Duban

Voyager 2 and Cassini views of Duban Crater
Location58.38°N 282.91°W / 58.38; -282.91[1]
Diameter19 km[1]
DiscovererVoyager 2
NamingSage who cured King Yunan of leprosy

Duban is named after a sage who cured King Yunan of leprosy in Arabian Nights.

References

  1. "Duban". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.


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