Evander (crater)

Evander
Evander as viewed by the Cassini–Huygens orbiter
Feature typeMulti-ring impact basin
LocationDione
Coordinates57°00′S 145°00′W / 57.00°S 145.00°W / -57.00; -145.00[1]
Diameter350 km
DiscovererCassini–Huygens
EponymEvander of Pallene, Roman hero

Evander is the largest impact basin on Saturn's moon Dione. It is named after the mythological Roman hero Evander of Pallene, son of Hermes. The name Evander was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 17 March 2008.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Evander". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program. (Center Latitude: −57.00°, Center Longitude: 145.00°; Planetographic, +West)