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: Bulsara
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Bulsara for a crater on Mercury. For more information, please see the H-14 quad nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Mars: Taung
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Taung for a feature on Mars. For more information, please see the MC-11 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Names Approved for Mars: Kahnawake, Longwood, and Otepa
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the names Kahnawake, Longwood , and Otepa for three features on Mars. For more information, please see the MC-16 nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Rhea: Okikurumi
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Okikurumi for a feature on Rhea. For more information, please see the Rhea nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Titan: Ihi
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Ihi for a feature on Titan. For more information, please see the Titan VIMS nomenclature map in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.
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Name Approved for Moon: Rubin
The IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name Rubin for a feature on the Moon. For more information, please see the LAC-144 in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature.