Epigeus (crater)

This article is about the crater. For the asteroid, see 5259 Epeigeus. For the character from Greek mythology, see Epigeus.

Epigeus
The crater Epigeus. The crater's faint outline covers most of this image
Feature typeImpact crater
Coordinates22°58′N 179°21′E / 22.96°N 179.35°E / 22.96; 179.35
Diameter343.0 kilometres (213.1 mi)
EponymἘπειγεύς Epigefs

Epigeus is one of the largest known impact crater on Jupiter's Galilean satellite Ganymede, with a diameter of 343 km. It is about 6.5% of the mean equatorial diameter of Ganymede, which is about 5,270 km (3,270 mi).

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