Domovoy (crater)
Domovoy is the second-largest crater on Ariel's surface, with a diameter of 71 km. The name comes from a spirit that protects homes in Slavic mythology; this name was approved by the International Astronomical Union in 1988. It was imaged for the first time by the Voyager 2 spacecraft in January 1986.
 Voyager 2 image of Ariel with Domovoy left, below the center | |
| Moon | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 71.5°S 339.7°W[1] |
| Diameter | 71 kilometres (44 mi) |
| Discoverer | Voyager 2 |
| Eponym | Slavic spirit protector of home. |
See also
References
- "Domovoy (crater)". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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