Tibong (crater)


Tibong is an impact crater on Ceres, a dwarf planet. The crater was named after the Tibong, the eponymous malevolent spirit who, according to Indonesian mythology from the Land Dayak people located in Borneo and Kalimantan, devours and depletes rice crops. The name "Tibong" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union on 15 October 2015.

Geology and characteristics

Located on the Yalode quadrangle at, the crater has a diameter of approximately.. The area around the Tibong crater has a high density of other impact craters.