Acestes is an impact crater on Dione, a moon of Saturn. The crater was named after Acestes, the eponymous mythological king of Sicily. Like most other craters on Dione, Acestes was named after characters in the poem, Aeneid. The name "Acestes" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 17 March 2008.
Geology and characteristics The crater is located at and probably has a rim, peak, and circular depression with a diameter of .
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