Gharib (crater)
Gharib is a crater near the north pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Gharib was first seen in Voyager 2 images. It is located at 81.1° North Latitude, 241.2° West Longitude and is 26 kilometers across.[1] A large, dome-like structure occupies the interior of the crater, suggesting the crater has undergone significant viscous relaxation.
| Location | 81.12°N 241.15°W[1] |
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| Diameter | 26 km[1] |
| Discoverer | Voyager 2 |
| Naming | hero from Arabian Nights |
Gharib is named after a hero from Arabian Nights.
References
- "Enceladus: Gharib". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
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