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Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature

Fensal

Basic Info

Feature Name Fensal
Clean Name Fensal
Feature ID 7011
Target Titan
Feature Type Albedo Feature

Location


UNKNOWN
Coordinate System Planetographic, +West, 0 - 360
Northmost Latitude 5.00 °
Southmost Latitude 5.00 °
Eastmost Longitude 30.00 °
Westmost Longitude 30.00 °
Diameter 0.00 km
Center Latitude 5.00 °
Center Longitude 30.00 °
Quad -

Status and Origin

Approval Status Adopted by IAU
Approval Date 2006
Continent Europe
Ethnicity Norway
Origin In Norse mythology, magnificent mansion of Frigga, to which she invited all married couples who had led virtuous lives on Earth to enjoy each other's company forever.
Reference [83] - Dictionary of Mythology, Folklore, and Symbols (in 3 vols.), by Gertrude Jobes: Scarecrow Press, Inc., New York, 1962.
Updated Oct 01, 2006 3:30 PM

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.