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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Name Approved for Mercury: Mirabilis Rupes
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Mirabilis Rupes for a feature on Mercury. For more information, please see the H-11 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for the Moon: McLaughlin D
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name McLaughlin D for a feature on the Moon. For more information, please see the LAC-21 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Names Approved for Enceladus: Euphrates Sulcus and Fars Sulcus
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Euphrates Sulcus and Fars Sulcus for two features on Enceladus. For more information, please see the Enceladus nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Mars: Pals
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Pals for a feature on Mars. For more information, please see the MC-4 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Names Approved for Dione: Hector and Andromache
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Hector and Andromache for two features on Dione. For more information, please see the Dione nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Names Approved for Mars: Satun and Kangar
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Satun and Kangar for two features on Mars. For more information, please see the MC-18 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.