Achelous (crater)
Craters Gula (top) and Achelous (bottom), both ringed by a pedestal. | |
| Feature type | Impact crater |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 61°54′N 11°47′W / 61.90°N 11.78°W |
| Diameter | 35.0 kilometres (21.7 mi) |
| Eponym | Achelous |
Achelous (/ˌækɪˈloʊ.əs/) is a relatively young impact crater on Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede. Located nearby the similarly-sized Gula, both craters are surrounded by a distinct raised pedestal formed from ejecta blasted out by their formative impact events. Achelous is named after the Greek river god Achelous, with the name being adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1979.