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Cilix (crater)

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Cilix /ˈsaɪlɪks/ is a small crater on Europa that serves as the reference point for the moon's system of longitude. The longitude of Cilix's center is defined as being 182° W, thus establishing the moon's prime meridian.[1]

Cilix is about 15 km in diameter.

References

  1. ^ "Planetary Names: Crater, craters: Cilix on Europa". planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov.
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