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Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature

Kaitain Labyrinthus

Basic Info

Feature Name Kaitain Labyrinthus
Clean Name Kaitain Labyrinthus
Feature ID 15259
Target Titan
Feature Type Labyrinthus, labyrinthi

Location


UNKNOWN
Coordinate System Planetographic, +West, 0 - 360
Northmost Latitude 53.55 °
Southmost Latitude 50.70 °
Eastmost Longitude 345.50 °
Westmost Longitude 352.00 °
Diameter 196.00 km
Center Latitude 52.37 °
Center Longitude 348.66 °
Quad -

Status and Origin

Approval Status Adopted by IAU
Approval Date Oct 08, 2014
Continent North America
Ethnicity United States
Origin Planet from the Dune series; the capital of the Imperium.
Reference [339] - The Science of Dune, edited by Kevin R. Grazier: BenBella Books, Dallas, TX, 2008.
Updated Oct 09, 2014 10:03 AM

PDF Maps of Titan

  • Titan with ISS background Not all features are shown on this map, however a few features, including some faculae, planitiae and regiones, can be seen better here than on the VIMS maps. Map covers area between 90°N and 90°S.
  • Titan with VIMS background and RADAR strips All named features between 50°N and 90°S are included. Map covers area between 90°N and 90°S.
  • Titan VIMS image Only prominent albedo features and a few other features that are easily distinguished are included. Map covers area between 90°N and 90°S.
  • Titan North Pole Includes features that are between 50°N and 90°N. The image is false color Cassini RADAR that distinguishes liquid hydrocarbon from dry land.
  • Titan South Pole Includes features that are between 50°S and 90°S. The image is false color Cassini RADAR that distinguishes liquid hydrocarbon from dry land.