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Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature

Basic Info

Feature Name Planctae Insulae
Clean Name Planctae Insulae
Feature ID 15280
Target Titan
Feature Type Insula, insulae

Location


UNKNOWN
Coordinate System Planetographic, +West, 0 - 360
Northmost Latitude 78.10 °
Southmost Latitude 77.00 °
Eastmost Longitude 248.60 °
Westmost Longitude 255.00 °
Diameter 64.00 km
Center Latitude 77.50 °
Center Longitude 251.30 °
Quad -

Status and Origin

Approval Status Adopted by IAU
Approval Date Jan 19, 2015
Continent Europe
Ethnicity Greek
Origin In Greek mythology the “wandering rocks”, between which the sea was mercilessly violent. Only Argo was said to have successfully passed the rocks.
Reference [28] - The Odyssey, by Homer, translated by W. H. D. Rouse: Thomas Nelson and Sons, Ltd., Edinburgh, 1934. or 28b. The Odyssey of Homer, translated by Herbert Bates: Harper Brothers, New York, 1929
Updated Jan 21, 2015 11:15 AM

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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.