The Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature provides detailed information about planetary names approved by the International Astronomical Union. Find out more about the history of planetary nomenclature, how names are approved, how to propose a name, and more by exploring the pages from the navigation menu. Explore approved planetary names on each planet by clicking on the icons above.
Nomenclature News
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Names Approved for Mercury: Al-Shirazi Dorsum, Gan De Dorsum, Peale Dorsum, Grönland Rupes, Pettengill Dorsum, Somayāji Dorsum, and Trask Dorsum
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Al-Shirazi Dorsum, Gan De Dorsum, Peale Dorsum, Grönland Rupes, Pettengill Dorsum, Somayāji Dorsum, and Trask Dorsum for seven features on Mercury.
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Names Approved for Io: Bila Patera, Kuat Patera, Goibniu Patera, Walu Patera, Kanassa Patera, Usil Patera, Anyanwu Patera, Kisosen Patera, Antu Patera, and Kagutsuchi Patera
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Bila Patera, Kuat Patera, Goibniu Patera, Walu Patera, Kanassa Patera, Usil Patera, Anyanwu Patera, Kisosen Patera, Antu Patera, and Kagutsuchi Patera for ten features on Io. For more information, please see the Io nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for the Moon: Oberbeck
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Oberbeck for a feature on the Moon. For more information, please see the LAC-144 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Mars: Belén
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Belén for a feature on Mars. For more information, please see the MC-19 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for the Moon: McGetchin
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name McGetchin for a feature on the Moon. For more information, please see the LAC-62 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Titan: Ahmakiq Undae
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Ahmakiq Undae for a feature on Titan. For more information, please see the Titan ISS nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.