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Babylon Sulci
Babylon Sulci
2013/07/29 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian town in the land known as Akkad.
3100.0
264.5
-22.5
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
230.4844
299.2148
-54.5801
12.9199
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15154
-95.5,-22.5
Melotte Regio
Melotte Regio
2013/07/29 00:00:00
Philibert Jacques; British astronomer (1880-1961).
4100.0
115
-12
Regio, regiones
RE
Adopted by IAU
69.5648
159.3891
-42.0996
22.0605
England
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15153
115,-12
Bubastis Sulci
Bubastis Sulci
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Town in Egypt where Bast was worshipped.
2730.0
135
-81
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
60.1179
240.1179
-88.4619
-47.9443
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/904
135,-81
Hershef
Hershef
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian ram-headed god.
120.0
90.6192
47.389
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
88.8142
92.4242
46.0822
48.6959
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2480
90.6192,47.389
Amon
Amon
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Theban king of gods.
102.0
139.3857
33.6939
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
138.2435
140.5279
32.5885
34.7994
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/238
139.3857,33.6939
Buto Facula
Buto Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Swamp where Isis hid Osiris' body.
245.0
156.8
13.3
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
154.1862
159.4633
10.7479
15.9861
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/935
156.8,13.3
Busiris Facula
Busiris Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Town in lower Egypt where Osiris was first installed as local god.
369.0
144.7
16
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
140.3352
148.6628
11.6718
19.6479
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/930
144.7,16.0
We-ila
We ila
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Akkadian god from whom the hero Atra-hasis was created.
36.0
69.6527
-12.3621
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
69.2417
70.0637
-12.7241
-12.0001
Akkadian (Accadian)
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6503
69.6527,-12.3621
Ea
Ea
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-babylonian god of water, wisdom, and the earth.
20.0
211.269
17.7165
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
211.0473
211.4907
17.4997
17.9332
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1701
-148.731,17.7165
Misharu
Misharu
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian god of law.
88.0
24.1082
-4.3055
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
23.1485
25.0679
-5.2232
-3.3878
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3925
24.1082,-4.3055
Memphis Facula
Memphis Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient capitol of lower kingdom.
361.0
228.09
14.1
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
224.0502
232.1355
10.4316
17.9903
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3829
-131.91,14.1
Melkart
Melkart
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; divinity of Tyre.
105.0
173.9286
-9.8582
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
172.7708
175.0864
-10.958
-8.7585
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3820
173.9286,-9.8582
Selket
Selket
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Tutelary goddess who guarded intestines of the dead.
168.0
254.2956
15.0286
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
252.4334
256.1577
13.2065
16.8507
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5419
-105.7044,15.0286
Ilah
Ilah
1985/01/01 00:00:00
First Sumerian sky god.
76.0
199.3758
22.0022
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
198.5201
200.2316
21.17
22.8344
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2660
-160.6242,22.0022
Ilus
Ilus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Ganymede's brother.
90.0
249.5682
-13.4555
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
248.5406
250.5957
-14.2853
-12.6257
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2671
-110.4318,-13.4555
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; sought immortality after Enkidu died.
153.0
235.1707
-62.8438
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
231.6261
238.8771
-64.6029
-61.1971
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2161
-124.8293,-62.8438
Gir
Gir
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian god of summer heat.
73.0
214.2533
34.0473
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
213.2956
215.211
33.2493
34.8452
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2175
-145.7467,34.0473
Ur Sulcus
Ur Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient Sumerian seat of moon worship.
1145.0
182.5
49.5
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
175.5457
189.9598
36.331
60.7646
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6234
-177.5,49.5
Irkalla
Irkalla
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian goddess of underworld, seen by Enkidu in a dream.
117.0
245.1605
-32.5176
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
243.6433
246.6777
-33.7702
-31.265
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2719
-114.8395,-32.5176
Khonsu
Khonsu
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian moon god.
80.0
169.1698
-37.5137
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
168.1901
170.1495
-38.3746
-36.6528
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3012
169.1698,-37.5137
Kishar
Kishar
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; terrestrial progenitor goddess.
78.0
10.5401
72.6994
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
7.8702
13.21
71.8645
73.5344
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3054
10.5401,72.6994
Ningishzida
Ningishzida
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian vegetation god.
32.0
170.1615
14.1061
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
169.7975
170.5255
13.7595
14.4526
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4290
170.1615,14.1061
Ninkasi
Ninkasi
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian goddess of brewing.
81.0
311.1478
59.2061
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
309.4375
312.8581
58.3619
60.0502
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4295
-48.8522,59.2061
Kittu
Kittu
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian god of justice.
15.0
25.3951
0.4
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
25.2299
25.5602
0.2498
0.5502
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3058
25.3951,0.4
Nefertum
Nefertum
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Original divine son of the Memphis triad, son of Ptah.
29.0
38.9629
44.35
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
38.5257
39.4002
44.046
44.654
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4191
38.9629,44.35
Lakhmu Fossae
Lakhmu Fossae
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Dragon monster, or divine natural force produced by Apsu and Tiamat.
3700.0
232
50.4
Fossa, fossae
FO
Adopted by IAU
180
275
-1.5
80
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3242
-128,50.4
Lakhamu Fossa
Lakhamu Fossa
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Dragon monster, or divine natural force produced by Apsu and Tiamat.
370.0
132.8
-11.7
Fossa, fossae
FO
Adopted by IAU
129.197
136.2832
-13.3803
-9.9197
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3241
132.8,-11.7
Nah-Hunte
Nah Hunte
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Elamite god of light and justice.
47.0
274.7374
-17.7574
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
274.1981
275.2766
-18.2657
-17.2492
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4109
-85.2626,-17.7574
Namtar
Namtar
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian plague demon.
50.0
19.3022
-58.3412
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
18.4106
20.1937
-58.8864
-57.796
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4132
19.3022,-58.3412
Nigirsu
Nigirsu
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; god of the fields, war god.
53.0
39.4313
-58.2555
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
38.3819
40.4807
-58.8257
-57.6853
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4263
39.4313,-58.2555
Sebek
Sebek
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian crocodile god.
61.0
3.2241
61.2544
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
1.8444
4.6039
60.6038
61.9049
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5400
3.2241,61.2544
Seima
Seima
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Mother goddess of the Arameans.
38.0
144.0253
17.0945
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
143.5931
144.4575
16.6721
17.5169
Semitic
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5412
144.0253,17.0945
Achelous
Achelous
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek river god; father of Callirrhoe, Ganymede's mother.
40.0
348.2231
61.9022
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
347.4533
348.9929
61.4672
62.3371
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/33
-11.7769,61.9022
Ninki
Ninki
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Consort to Ea, Babylonian god of water.
194.0
239.2099
-8.3659
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
237.1434
241.2764
-10.4739
-6.258
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4296
-120.7901,-8.3659
Maa
Maa
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of the sense of sight.
31.0
156.369
1.2992
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
156.0301
156.7078
0.97
1.6283
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3546
156.369,1.2992
Andjeti
Andjeti
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian; first god of Busirus.
52.0
198.8951
-52.75
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
197.9802
199.8099
-53.307
-52.193
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/262
-161.1049,-52.75
Adad
Adad
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian god of thunder.
39.0
1.9776
57.4267
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
1.5539
2.3449
56.9688
57.8147
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/42
1.9776,57.4267
Anu
Anu
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian-Akkadian god of power, of heavens.
55.0
15.7527
65.2363
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
14.3858
17.1196
64.6367
65.8358
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/302
15.7527,65.2363
En-zu
En zu
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian moon god.
5.0
191.6001
11.5949
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
191.5452
191.6549
11.5403
11.6494
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1795
-168.3999,11.5949
Edfu Facula
Edfu Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian town where Horus was worshipped.
184.0
212.9
25.7
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
210.6105
215.0094
23.9979
27.6998
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1720
-147.1,25.7
Enki Catena
Enki Catena
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Principal water god of the Apsu.
160.0
346.1438
38.8371
Catena, catenae
CA
Adopted by IAU
344.2917
348.527
38.0612
39.5278
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1804
-13.8562,38.8371
Enlil
Enlil
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; nature god of the air, hurricanes, and nature.
34.599998
47.9041
55.3637
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
47.3251
48.4831
54.9872
55.7403
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1806
47.9041,55.3637
Mehit
Mehit
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian lion-headed goddess; Anhur's wife.
47.0
195.6135
28.9547
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
195.0896
196.1373
28.44
29.4693
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3804
-164.3865,28.9547
Enkidu
Enkidu
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Friend of Gilgamesh.
122.0
34.8747
-26.6061
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
33.3942
36.3552
-27.8994
-25.3127
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1805
34.8747,-26.6061
Hapi
Hapi
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of the Nile.
96.0
147.3374
-30.572
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
146.2034
148.4713
-31.6195
-29.5245
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2358
147.3374,-30.572
Mot
Mot
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Spirit of the harvest, one of the sons of El.
23.0
194.0505
9.9335
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
193.8056
194.2955
9.6833
10.1838
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4051
-165.9495,9.9335
Mush
Mush
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian male deity; upper parts are human, lower parts a serpent.
99.0
245.2258
-15.117
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
244.1335
246.3182
-16.1142
-14.1199
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4078
-114.7742,-15.117
Epigeus
Epigeus
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician god.
343.0
179.3496
22.9614
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
175.4474
183.2518
19.2105
26.7123
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1816
179.3496,22.9614
Hathor
Hathor
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian goddess of joy and love.
173.0
91.261
-66.9049
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
86.9705
95.5515
-68.7456
-65.0642
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2383
91.261,-66.9049
Etana
Etana
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; asked the eagle for an herb to give him an heir.
46.0
19.6456
74.7439
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
17.9987
21.2924
74.2425
75.2454
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1856
19.6456,74.7439
Harakhtes
Harakhtes
2000/01/01 00:00:00
"Horus of the Two Horizons", form of Egyptian god Horus who represents the path of the sun.
108.0
259.7423
35.9494
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
258.2896
261.195
34.7807
37.1181
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2359
-100.2577,35.9494
Nun Sulci
Nun Sulci
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian; chaos; primordial ocean; held germ of all things.
1500.0
43.6
49.5
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
20
57.5
30.5
62.7
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4356
43.6,49.5
Nergal
Nergal
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-babylonian king of the underworld.
9.6
159.6691
38.5849
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
159.5574
159.7808
38.4806
38.6892
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4215
159.6691,38.5849
Ta-urt
Ta urt
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian childbirth goddess.
94.0
55.8011
27.6588
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
54.6901
56.9121
26.6355
28.6821
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5809
55.8011,27.6588
Thebes Facula
Thebes Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient capitol of upper kingdom.
360.0
157.8
7.1
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
154.1685
161.771
3.881
10.3849
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5956
157.8,7.1
Teshub
Teshub
1994/01/01 00:00:00
Elamite god of the tempest.
188.0
80.7153
-68.2973
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
76.2789
85.1516
-70.352
-66.2427
Elamite
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5935
80.7153,-68.2973
Terah Catena
Terah Catena
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician moon god who battled with Keret in Negeb.
283.0
82.4
7.1
Catena, catenae
CA
Adopted by IAU
79.7402
85.1345
5.7064
8.7936
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5923
82.4,7.1
Zu Fossae
Zu Fossae
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Dragon of chaos slain by Marduk.
2900.0
209.5
38.5
Fossa, fossae
FO
Adopted by IAU
180
247
0
62
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6756
-150.5,38.5
Hamra Patera
Hamra Patera
2015/03/02 00:00:00
Wadi in Jordan, associated with red sandstone cliffs and ancient copper mines.
43.0
188.6257
-77.3546
Patera, paterae
PE
Adopted by IAU
186.3502
190.7996
-77.8256
-76.9357
Jordan
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15307
-171.3743,-77.3546
Musa Patera
Musa Patera
2015/03/02 00:00:00
Wadi in Jordan, proximal to Petra archeological site.
69.0
171.5374
-31.349
Patera, paterae
PE
Adopted by IAU
170.7311
172.4203
-31.8009
-31.0291
Jordan
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15302
171.5374,-31.349
Rum Patera
Rum Patera
2015/03/02 00:00:00
Wadi in Jordan associated with travels of T. E. Lawrence, petroglyphs, and several Neolithic sites.
38.0
177.1836
-30.6563
Patera, paterae
PE
Adopted by IAU
176.6826
177.6385
-30.8984
-30.4259
Jordan
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15303
177.1836,-30.6563
Hammamat Patera
Hammamat Patera
2015/03/02 00:00:00
Wadi in Egypt, associated with petroglyphs and ancient mining.
45.0
41.8968
-24.2284
Patera, paterae
PE
Adopted by IAU
41.58
42.3133
-24.7591
-23.8033
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15305
41.8968,-24.2284
Natrun Patera
Natrun Patera
2015/03/02 00:00:00
Wadi in Egypt, site of ancient monasteries, proximal to site of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s aircraft crash that inspired the novella “The Little Prince”.
37.5
176.7446
-30.9327
Patera, paterae
PE
Adopted by IAU
176.2591
177.1627
-31.2253
-30.6375
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15304
176.7446,-30.9327
Yaroun Patera
Yaroun Patera
2015/03/02 00:00:00
Wadi in Lebanon, Neolithic archaeological site.
96.0
217.8461
-46.6496
Patera, paterae
PE
Adopted by IAU
217.1112
219.0338
-47.8115
-45.8889
Lebanon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15306
-142.1539,-46.6496
Anat
Anat
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian goddess of dew.
2.9
232
-4.1
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
232.07
232.1326
-4.1287
-4.0706
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/251
-128,-4.1
Adapa
Adapa
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; lost immortality when, at Ea's advice, he refused food of life.
57.0
328.6808
73.0835
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
326.843
330.5186
72.4595
73.7076
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/49
-31.3192,73.0835
Agreus
Agreus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Hunter god in Tyre.
63.0
127.3022
15.8714
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
126.5953
128.0091
15.1707
16.5721
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/91
127.3022,15.8714
Aleyin
Aleyin
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Son of Ba'al, spirit of springs.
12.4
225.9197
15.139
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
225.7874
226.0519
15.0049
15.2731
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/179
-134.0803,15.139
Antum
Antum
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian; wife of Anu.
14.753
141.0636
5.0876
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
140.9024
141.2248
4.9443
5.231
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/301
141.0636,5.0876
Anubis
Anubis
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian jackal-headed god who opened the underworld to the dead.
114.0
231.3357
-84.4409
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
219.2434
243.4281
-85.68
-83.2018
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/303
-128.6643,-84.4409
Apophis
Apophis
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian gigantic serpent symbolizing chaos or nonexistence.
57.0
83.8358
-8.1236
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
83.2094
84.4621
-8.7044
-7.5428
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/329
83.8358,-8.1236
Atra-hasis
Atra hasis
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Exceedingly wise' hero of Akkadian myth, survived the great flood.
133.0
105.8912
22.5439
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
104.4269
107.3554
21.1087
23.9792
Akkadian (Accadian)
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/459
105.8912,22.5439
Chrysor
Chrysor
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician god; inventor of bait, fishing hooks and line, first to sail.
7.0
225.6614
15.3
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
225.5811
225.7417
15.2155
15.3845
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1205
-134.3386,15.3
Cisti
Cisti
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Iranian healing god.
70.0
295.7731
-31.5951
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
294.8899
296.6562
-32.3257
-30.8645
Iran
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1222
-64.2269,-31.5951
Damkina
Damkina
2006/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian sky and health deity, queen of the gods, and mother of Marduk in some accounts.
190.0
355.1175
-30.1682
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
352.7531
357.482
-32.1713
-28.165
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14132
-4.88249999999999,-30.1682
Agrotes
Agrotes
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Tyre; greatest god of Gebal; farmer god.
74.0
167.3802
60.933
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
165.7151
169.0453
60.1662
61.6997
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/94
167.3802,60.933
Ashîma
Ashima
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Semitic-Arab god of fate.
84.0
237.0198
-39.0478
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
235.8507
238.1888
-39.9452
-38.1504
Semitic
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/426
-122.9802,-39.0478
Asshur
Asshur
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian warrior god.
25.5
26.517
54.1643
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
26.0931
26.941
53.8818
54.4468
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/435
26.517,54.1643
Ba'al
Ba al
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; Canaanite god.
43.0
30.0272
24.9225
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
29.5124
30.542
24.4956
25.3494
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/649
30.0272,24.9225
Bau
Bau
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Goddess who breathed into men the breath of life; daughter of Anu and patroness of Lagash.
77.0
311.3302
23.0527
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
310.4597
312.2007
22.2053
23.9001
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/641
-48.6698,23.0527
Halieus
Halieus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Tyre; fisherman god.
90.0
192.8594
34.4494
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
191.717
194.0017
33.472
35.4269
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2325
-167.1406,34.4494
Haroeris
Haroeris
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian sky god whose eyes are the sun and the moon, a form of Horus.
70.0
63.1758
28.5275
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
62.3004
64.0512
27.8436
29.2113
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2369
63.1758,28.5275
Ammura
Ammura
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; god of the west.
61.5
17.6478
31.7637
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
16.9347
18.3609
31.0977
32.4298
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/237
17.6478,31.7637
Anzu
Anzu
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Gigantic lion-headed bird-like figure, the Sumerian Thunderbird.
210.0
297.2671
63.5061
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
292.5869
301.9473
61.2021
65.81
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/309
-62.7329,63.5061
Aya
Aya
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; wife of Shamash.
38.0
37.9769
68.3412
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
36.8859
39.0679
67.9185
68.7639
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/516
37.9769,68.3412
Bes
Bes
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of marriage.
63.0
179.0401
-25.4775
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
178.3366
179.7436
-26.1641
-24.7908
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/717
179.0401,-25.4775
Danel
Danel
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; mythical hero versed in art of divination.
56.0
338.7039
-4.3308
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
338.0866
339.3211
-4.9074
-3.7542
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1399
-21.2961,-4.3308
Dendera
Dendera
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Town where Hathor was chief goddess. (Name changed from Dendera Facula.)
82.0
104.5368
-1.1165
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
103.6481
105.4255
-2.0032
-0.2297
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1487
104.5368,-1.1165
Diment
Diment
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian goddess of the dwelling place of the dead.
40.0
8.2327
23.1398
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
7.7713
8.6941
22.7216
23.558
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1536
8.2327,23.1398
Eshmun
Eshmun
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; divinity of Sidon.
98.0
167.8813
-17.45
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
166.7739
168.9888
-18.5265
-16.3735
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1845
167.8813,-17.45
Akitu Sulcus
Akitu Sulcus
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Where Marduk's statue was carried each year.
365.0
166
39
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
160.8269
170.4509
38.2266
40.1162
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/134
166,39
Amset
Amset
1997/01/01 00:00:00
One of the four gods of the dead, son of Horus.
11.0
181.2464
-14.4074
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
181.1295
181.3633
-14.5268
-14.288
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/245
-178.7536,-14.4074
Anhur
Anhur
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian warrior god.
25.0
167.6779
32.6253
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
167.3739
167.9819
32.3533
32.8973
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/276
167.6779,32.6253
Ishkur
Ishkur
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian god of rain.
67.0
351.6286
0.3659
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
350.9083
352.3488
-0.3505
1.0823
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2731
-8.37139999999999,0.3659
Hay-tau
Hay tau
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Nega god, spirit of forest vegetation.
27.0
226.8745
14.4355
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
226.5821
227.1668
14.1334
14.7375
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2390
-133.1255,14.4355
Gad
Gad
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Semitic god of fate or good fortune.
72.0
222.4417
-13.5643
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
221.6344
223.2491
-14.3
-12.8286
Semitic
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2051
-137.5583,-13.5643
El
El
1997/01/01 00:00:00
"Father of Men", existed before the birth of gods.
55.0
208.6423
1.0055
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
208.0376
209.247
0.4285
1.5825
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1753
-151.3577,1.0055
Erichthonius
Erichthonius
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Possible father of Ganymede.
31.0
184.7363
-15.3233
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
184.3844
185.0881
-15.6647
-14.982
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1825
-175.2637,-15.3233
Hedetet
Hedetet
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian scorpion goddess.
106.0
108.9857
-32.9066
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
107.7001
110.2713
-34.0618
-31.7514
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2408
108.9857,-32.9066
Humbaba
Humbaba
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian terrifying guardian of the cedar forests.
40.0
292.6909
-55.1459
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
292.0297
293.3522
-55.5821
-54.7097
Bangladesh
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2581
-67.3091,-55.1459
Geinos
Geinos
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Tyre; god of brick making.
56.0
140.5643
18.6426
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
139.9176
141.211
18.0828
19.2023
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2134
140.5643,18.6426
Geb
Geb
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Heliopolis Earth god.
60.0
177.3549
56.4104
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
176.2782
178.4317
55.75
57.0709
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2127
177.3549,56.4104
Gula
Gula
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; health god.
38.0
347.7027
64.1467
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
346.8392
348.5663
63.7362
64.5572
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2275
-12.2973,64.1467
Isis
Isis
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian goddess; wife of Osiris.
75.0
158.8027
-67.278
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
156.7717
160.8338
-68.0912
-66.4648
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2740
158.8027,-67.278
Khensu
Khensu
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian moon god.
17.0
207.0705
1.0225
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
206.8923
207.2486
0.8492
1.1958
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3008
-152.9295,1.0225
Kadi
Kadi
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian goddess of justice.
87.0
181.4956
47.6753
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
180.1326
182.8587
46.7314
48.6191
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2881
-178.5044,47.6753
Saltu
Saltu
2006/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian goddess of discord and hostility.
40.0
7.2264
-14.1527
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
6.8039
7.6489
-14.5848
-13.7207
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5286
7.2264,-14.1527
Sippar Sulcus
Sippar Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient Babylonian town.
3260.0
189.8
-19.9
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
156.7877
224.1998
-27.4103
-5.6573
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5573
-170.2,-19.9
Khepri
Khepri
1997/01/01 00:00:00
God of transformations for the Heliopitans.
47.0
212.4423
20.4137
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
211.9079
212.9767
19.9355
20.892
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3009
-147.5577,20.4137
Khumbam
Khumbam
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; Elamite creator god.
57.0
24.6478
-24.1
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
23.9934
25.3022
-24.7209
-23.4791
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3016
24.6478,-24.1
Kingu
Kingu
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; conquered leader of Tiamat's forces whose blood was used to create man.
78.0
132.9731
-34.6594
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
132.0732
133.873
-35.4935
-33.8252
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3040
132.9731,-34.6594
Lugalmeslam
Lugalmeslam
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian god of the underworld.
64.0
166.1148
23.7198
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
165.3985
166.8312
23.0228
24.4168
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3510
166.1148,23.7198
Mor
Mor
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; spirit of the harvest.
41.0
32.6519
30.5514
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
32.134
33.1699
30.1117
30.9911
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4030
32.6519,30.5514
Nabu
Nabu
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian god of intellectual activity.
40.0
358.8082
-45.3885
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
358.2114
359.4051
-45.82
-44.9569
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4100
-1.1918,-45.3885
Neheh
Neheh
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of eternity.
54.0
297.3374
72.1275
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
295.4265
299.2483
71.5389
72.7161
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4194
-62.6626,72.1275
Isimu
Isimu
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian god of vegetation.
89.5
0
8.5
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
0.006
359.9995
7.5146
9.4482
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2738
0.0,8.5
Hursag Sulcus
Hursag Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian mountain where winds dwell.
2183.0
111.5381
-9.4939
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
90.0008
134.5174
-22.0363
-6.4357
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2588
111.5381,-9.4939
Khnum Catena
Khnum Catena
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian creation god.
66.0
10.7312
32.902
Catena, catenae
CA
Adopted by IAU
9.9107
11.663
32.5841
33.2378
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3010
10.7312,32.902
Min
Min
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian fertility god.
33.0
358.7442
29.2335
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
358.3744
359.114
28.8715
29.5956
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3908
-1.25579999999997,29.2335
Menhit
Menhit
2006/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian lion and war goddess.
140.0
219.6796
-36.3121
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
218.0029
221.3564
-37.8288
-34.7954
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14133
-140.3204,-36.3121
Mont
Mont
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Theban war god.
15.0
48.0471
44.6205
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
47.8632
48.231
44.454
44.787
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3999
48.0471,44.6205
Dardanus Sulcus
Dardanus Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; where Ganymede was abducted by Zeus disguised as an eagle.
1500.0
347.3
-31.5
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
344.1786
358.708
-46.2744
-14.7766
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1413
-12.7,-31.5
Kulla
Kulla
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian god of brick making.
93.0
246.1341
33.2192
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
245.0341
247.2341
32.2077
34.2308
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3146
-113.8659,33.2192
Lumha
Lumha
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Title of Enki as patron of singers; also Babylonian priest.
58.0
205.7665
36.011
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
205.1009
206.4321
35.3808
36.6412
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3514
-154.2335,36.011
Latpon
Latpon
1997/01/01 00:00:00
One of the sons of El.
43.0
188.7863
58.7363
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
188.2828
189.2897
58.2728
59.1998
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3294
-171.2137,58.7363
Mir
Mir
1985/01/01 00:00:00
West Semitic god of wind.
8.0
129.7018
-3.3007
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
129.6083
129.7953
-3.3929
-3.2084
Semitic
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3918
129.7018,-3.3007
Nanna
Nanna
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian moon god; god of wisdom.
56.0
118.1302
-17.6061
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
117.4942
118.7662
-18.2198
-16.9923
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4141
118.1302,-17.6061
Neith
Neith
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian warrior goddess; goddess of domestic arts.
90.0
353.0263
29.4549
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
351.9383
354.1144
28.4817
30.4281
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4197
-6.97370000000001,29.4549
Shuruppak Sulcus
Shuruppak Sulcus
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian town on the banks of the Euphrates River where the gods planned the great flood.
2730.0
128.25
-19.6183
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
96.3502
151.3587
-37.7975
-2.5313
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5508
128.25,-19.6183
Larsa Sulci
Larsa Sulci
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian town.
1130.0
100
2
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
87.0586
113.9971
-2.1772
10.9734
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3283
100,2
Lagamal
Lagamal
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Son of Babylonian god Ea.
131.0
115.7861
64.2951
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
112.5028
119.0695
62.865
65.7251
Bangladesh
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3229
115.7861,64.2951
Nidaba
Nidaba
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian grain goddess.
199.0
236.566
17.7489
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
234.3424
238.7896
15.5793
19.9184
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4254
-123.434,17.7489
Arbela Sulcus
Arbela Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Assyrian town where Ishtar was worshipped.
3850.0
356
-34
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
-0.011
359.7627
-54.9756
-8.3936
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/345
-4,-34
Ninlil
Ninlil
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Chief Assyrian goddess; Asshur's consort.
91.0
241.6758
6.2698
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
240.6849
242.6668
5.3172
7.2224
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4297
-118.3242,6.2698
Nut
Nut
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian goddess of the sky.
90.0
90.7978
-54.2115
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
89.125
92.4706
-55.1629
-53.2602
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4364
90.7978,-54.2115
Ombos
Ombos
2013/08/16 00:00:00
Egyptian town where Sebek's triad worshiped; present Kom Ombo.
177.0
123.8357
4.7516
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
121.8965
125.7749
2.8149
6.6883
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15165
123.8357,4.7516
Osiris
Osiris
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of the dead.
107.0
193.6917
-38.0006
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
192.2203
195.1632
-39.1468
-36.8544
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4509
-166.3083,-38.0006
Ptah
Ptah
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Sovereign god of Memphis; patron of artisans.
30.0
142.9478
-65.9
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
142.2702
143.6255
-66.2304
-65.5696
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4858
142.9478,-65.9
Harpagia Sulcus
Harpagia Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; where Ganymede was abducted an eagle.
1400.0
46.5
-11.8
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
30.8875
54.9695
-26.3296
-1.1929
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2371
46.5,-11.8
Mysia Sulci
Mysia Sulci
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; where Ganymede was abducted by an eagle.
5066.0
352.2
-7
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
-0.0352
359.7012
-28.7789
19.0336
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4089
-7.80000000000001,-7
Kishar Sulcus
Kishar Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; terrestrial-world home of Lakhmu and Lakhamu.
1187.0
143.4
-6.4
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
131.2281
154.5686
-13.0774
0.6665
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3055
143.4,-6.4
Ninsum
Ninsum
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Minor Babylonian goddess of wisdom; Gilgamesh's mother.
88.0
219.4478
-14.3451
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
218.4739
220.4217
-15.286
-13.4041
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4299
-140.5522,-14.3451
Punt
Punt
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Land east of Egypt where Bes originated. Changed from Punt Facula.
135.0
120.1472
-24.889
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
118.518
121.7765
-26.242
-23.5361
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4869
120.1472,-24.889
Elam Sulci
Elam Sulci
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient Babylonian seat of sun worship, in present-day Iran.
1500.0
160
60
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
129.8631
176.8846
37.8369
77.2119
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1755
160,60
Umma Sulcus
Umma Sulcus
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian town.
1270.0
110.5
4.1
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
102.5016
119.1568
-6.7341
16.3372
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6220
110.5,4.1
Zakar
Zakar
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Assyrian supreme deity.
170.0
26.3258
31.2763
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
24.2244
28.4273
29.423
33.1296
Assyrian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6692
26.3258,31.2763
Apsu Sulci
Apsu Sulci
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Sumero-Akkadian; primordial ocean.
1950.0
134.8
-37.5
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
102.9654
159.0836
-44.1759
-30.2013
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/331
134.8,-37.5
Tammuz
Tammuz
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Akkadian youthful god of vegetation; Ishtar's son.
51.0
129.2401
13.45
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
128.6693
129.811
12.9118
13.9882
Akkadian (Accadian)
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5847
129.2401,13.45
Tashmetum
Tashmetum
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian goddess who invented writing with her husband Nabu.
135.0
95.4594
-39.7197
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
93.5439
97.3748
-41.1685
-38.271
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5879
95.4594,-39.7197
Tros
Tros
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; father of Ganymede.
94.0
332.7368
11.1418
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
331.6909
333.7827
10.1994
12.0841
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6091
-27.2632,11.1418
Tettu Facula
Tettu Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian town where Hatmenit and Osiris were worshipped.
189.0
199.04
37.6
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
196.6124
201.481
35.528
39.6478
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5939
-160.96,37.6
Ruti
Ruti
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Phoenician; Byblos god.
16.0
51.3533
13.2275
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
51.1737
51.5329
13.0547
13.4003
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5242
51.3533,13.2275
Sati
Sati
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Wife of Khnum, Egyptian god of the Cataracts.
95.0
347.1978
30.8368
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
346.0516
348.344
29.7991
31.8746
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5336
-12.8022,30.8368
Marius Regio
Marius Regio
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Simon; German astronomer (1570-1624).
4940.0
172.3
2.5
Regio, regiones
RE
Adopted by IAU
137.3092
227.5729
-32.959
46.8457
Germany
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3716
172.3,2.5
Sapas
Sapas
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; torch of the gods.
56.0
326.0094
57.4522
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
324.9058
327.113
56.8259
58.0785
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5317
-33.9906,57.4522
Seker
Seker
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of the dead at Memphis.
103.0
14.6247
-39.1561
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
13.3411
15.9083
-40.277
-38.0351
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5414
14.6247,-39.1561
Nicholson Regio
Nicholson Regio
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Seth Barnes; American astronomer (1891-1963).
3900.0
353.6
-33.1
Regio, regiones
RE
Adopted by IAU
0.29
359.499
-50.3174
-7.251
American
North America
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4250
-6.39999999999998,-33.1
Serapis
Serapis
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian healing god.
169.0
315.8868
-12.4
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
313.9966
317.777
-14.22
-10.58
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5436
-44.1132,-12.4
Shu
Shu
1988/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian god of air.
44.0
3.1588
43.1602
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
2.5082
3.8093
42.6834
43.637
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5503
3.1588,43.1602
Sin
Sin
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian moon god.
19.0
2.5357
52.9426
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
2.1796
2.8917
52.7357
53.1494
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5545
2.5357,52.9426
Thoth
Thoth
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian moon god; invented all arts and sciences.
102.0
212.7484
-43.222
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
211.2737
214.2231
-44.3269
-42.117
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5981
-147.2516,-43.222
Upuant
Upuant
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Jackal-headed warrior god, god of the dead.
17.0
40.4588
46.4041
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
40.225
40.6925
46.2178
46.5905
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6232
40.4588,46.4041
Zaqar
Zaqar
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; Sin's messenger who brought dreams to men.
33.0
322.5854
58.161
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
321.9148
323.2561
57.8038
58.5182
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6701
-37.4146,58.161
Tanit
Tanit
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; Carthaginian goddess.
26.0
323.3766
57.4918
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
322.8829
323.8704
57.2033
57.7802
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5855
-36.6234,57.4918
Wepwawet
Wepwawet
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient Egyptian jackal deity.
86.0
300.1868
-69.889
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
297.4537
302.9199
-70.7816
-68.9964
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6520
-59.8132,-69.889
Barnard Regio
Barnard Regio
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Edward E.; American astronomer (1857-1923).
3200.0
348.4
-6.8
Regio, regiones
RE
Adopted by IAU
0.0637
359.6309
-28.1689
11.9806
American
North America
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/610
-11.6,-6.8
Perrine Regio
Perrine Regio
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Charles D.; American astronomer (1867-1951).
3800.0
332
34
Regio, regiones
RE
Adopted by IAU
0.0461
359.7341
10.8325
51.427
American
North America
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4662
-28,34
Galileo Regio
Galileo Regio
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Italian astronomer (1564-1642).
4439.0
233
45
Regio, regiones
RE
Adopted by IAU
179.2973
296.2357
-11.4917
82.9468
Italy
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2076
-127,45
Borsippa Sulcus
Borsippa Sulcus
2013/07/29 00:00:00
Akkadian town, location of the Sumerian god Nabu's principal sanctuary.
3300.0
360
-60
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
0.0352
359.7407
-77.7832
-18.1934
Akkadian (Accadian)
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15155
0,-60
Mummu Sulci
Mummu Sulci
2013/07/29 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; the tumult of the waves at the place where the waters of primordial freshwater ocean Apsu and salt sea Tiamat are mingled.
2680.0
180
-39
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
138.8145
200.0303
-65.4126
-13.0298
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15156
180,-39
Anshar Sulcus
Anshar Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; celestial-world home of Lakhmu and Lakhamu.
1372.0
161.3
18.9
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
148.9965
174.4188
9.0941
28.5839
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/290
161.3,18.9
Aquarius Sulcus
Aquarius Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; Zeus set Ganymede among the stars as the constellation of Aquarius, the water carrier.
1420.0
356
52.4
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
0.123
359.7539
41.4404
57.9639
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/334
-4,52.4
Byblus Sulcus
Byblus Sulcus
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Ancient Phoenician city where Adonis was worshipped.
645.0
160.3
37.6
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
155.6609
168.0315
31.6516
43.9343
Phoenician
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/940
160.3,37.6
Dukug Sulcus
Dukug Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian holy cosmic chamber of the gods.
385.0
357.5
83.7
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
-0.0174
359.7409
79.519
87.8027
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1659
-2.5,83.7
Erech Sulcus
Erech Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Akkadian town that was built by Marduk.
953.0
180.8
-7.3
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
178.4316
184.7158
-16.4236
1.9895
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1822
-179.2,-7.3
Mashu Sulcus
Mashu Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; mountain with twin peaks where sun rose and set.
2960.0
150
34
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
118.6454
184.4754
14.8335
51.0005
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3739
150,34
Nineveh Sulcus
Nineveh Sulcus
1997/01/01 00:00:00
City where Ishtar was worshipped.
1700.0
307
23.2
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
289.3166
326.2746
14.671
29.4806
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4288
-53,23.2
Lagash Sulcus
Lagash Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Early Babylonian town.
1575.0
195.9889
-8.9896
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
186.7288
207.405
-21.487
4.287
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3231
-164.0111,-8.9896
Nippur Sulcus
Nippur Sulcus
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Sumerian city.
1425.0
176.6466
35.4057
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
162.058
186.6673
23.339
45.7951
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4306
176.6466,35.4057
Philae Sulcus
Philae Sulcus
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Temple that was the chief sanctuary of Isis.
900.0
191.8
68.4
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
187.0193
199.0164
55.5913
74.5263
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4688
-168.2,68.4
Philus Sulcus
Philus Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; where Ganymede and Hebe were worshipped as rain-givers.
465.0
150.1
44.5
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
144.7185
157.7922
38.573
49.054
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4694
150.1,44.5
Phrygia Sulcus
Phrygia Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; kingdom in Asia Minor where Ganymede was born.
3700.0
339.4
12
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
0.1494
359.6836
-7.9102
23.9502
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4712
-20.6,12.0
Sicyon Sulcus
Sicyon Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; where Ganymede and Hebe were worshipped as rain-givers.
2125.0
344.7
33.7
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
0.0066
359.8066
17.3584
42.2095
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5516
-15.3,33.7
Tiamat Sulcus
Tiamat Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Assyro-Babylonian; tumultuous sea from which everything was generated.
1330.0
150.9
4.14
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
140.2776
159.3718
-8.6702
15.2361
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5991
150.9,4.14
Uruk Sulcus
Uruk Sulcus
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Babylonian city ruled by Gilgamesh.
2200.0
200
3.4
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
180.0406
220.756
-14.5889
22.3911
Babylon
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6246
-160,3.4
Abydos Facula
Abydos Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian town where Osiris was worshipped.
180.0
206.56
33.3263
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
204.1889
208.8594
31.3969
35.2558
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/26
-153.44,33.3263
Coptos Facula
Coptos Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Early town from which caravans departed.
329.0
151
10
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
147.5701
154.5574
6.3014
13.4645
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1304
151,10
Heliopolis Facula
Heliopolis Facula
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Sacred Egyptian city of the sun.
50.0
213
18.5
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
212.4946
213.3065
18.0024
18.9976
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2426
-147,18.5
Xibalba Sulcus
Xibalba Sulcus
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Mayan "place of fright"; destination of those who escaped violent death.
2200.0
288.9
43
Sulcus, sulci
SU
Adopted by IAU
265.5158
314.1193
13.1718
73.7504
Mayan
South and Central America
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/6611
-71.1,43.0
Siwah Facula
Siwah Facula
1985/01/01 00:00:00
Oasis oracle of Zeus-Ammon; visited by Alexander.
220.0
217
7
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
214.9165
219.1792
5.0988
8.7902
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5589
-143,7
Nanshe Catena
Nanshe Catena
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Goddess of springs and canals, daughter of Enki.
103.8
7.1
15.4
Catena, catenae
CA
Adopted by IAU
6.4386
7.724
14.3041
16.4794
Assyro-Babylonian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4145
7.1,15.4
Hermopolis Facula
Hermopolis Facula
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Place where Unut was worshipped.
260.0
164.7
22.3
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
162.0831
167.3785
19.5803
24.9636
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2472
164.7,22.3
Akhmin Facula
Akhmin Facula
1997/01/01 00:00:00
Egyptian town where Min was worshipped.
245.0
170.2
28.3
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
167.755
172.8747
25.6319
30.6856
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/129
170.2,28.3
Bigeh Facula
Bigeh Facula
2000/01/01 00:00:00
Island where Hapi, Egyptian Nile god, resided.
224.0
265.7
29
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
263.1126
267.661
26.494
31.328
Egypt
Africa
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/742
-94.3,29.0
Gushkin
Gushkin
2016/07/09 00:00:00
Gushkin-Banda, Sumerian patron god of goldsmiths.
40.5
314.0244
20.7477
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
313.5826
314.4662
20.2981
21.1972
Sumerian
Asia
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15497
-45.9756,20.7477
Laomedon
Laomedon
2019/04/03 00:00:00
In Greek mythology, legendary king of Troy, nephew (or possibly father) of Ganymede.
64.0
282.1
20.9
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
281.3571
282.7304
20.3069
21.5923
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/15813
-77.9,20.9
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Planetary Nomenclature of Ganymede
Vector Data
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)
For current list of reference please see: http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/References
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/
Point file of planetary nomenclature features and attributes
Planetary nomenclature, like terrestrial nomenclature, is used to uniquely identify a feature on the surface of a planet or satellite so that the feature can be easily located, described, and discussed. This file is generate from the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature and contains detailed information about all names of topographic and albedo features on planets and satellites (and some planetary ring and ring-gap systems) that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named and approved from its founding in 1919 through the present time.
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Public domain.
Tenielle A Gaither
U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Region
Geologist
mailing address
2255 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff
AZ
86001-1637
US
928-556-7387
928-556-7032
tgaither@usgs.gov
International Astronomical Union (IAU) and United States Geologic Survey (USGS)
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Level 1: Public
Public data is accessible to all requester categories, including the General Public, with limited to no restrictions.
PostGIS database
United States Geologic Survey
1986
Open-File Report 84-692
Masursky, Harold and others
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/Page/History
Although we have attempted to check the accuracy of all data in this volume, we realize that some errors will remain in a work of this size. Readers noting errors or omissions are urged to communicate them to the USGS Astrogeology Science Center IAU Nomenclature representative.
The database is always in flux and there are known registration issues depending on the planetary body.
The horizontal accuracy can vary largely from planetary body to body. Since planetary control networks change regularly as new data is gather there it can be hard to keep pace with the latest control network. This is an ongoing task for the maintainers.
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Planetary Nomenclature
When the first images of the surface of a planet or satellite are obtained, themes for naming features are chosen and names of a few important features are proposed, usually by members of the appropriate IAU task group. Later, as higher resolution images and maps become available, names for additional features may be requested by investigators mapping or describing specific surfaces or geological formations. Anyone may suggest that a specific name be considered by a task group, but there is no guarantee that the name will be accepted. Names successfully reviewed by a task group are submitted to the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN). Upon successful review by the members of the WGPSN, names are considered approved and can be used on maps and in publications. Approved names are immediately entered into the official IAU database, the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, and posted on its web site. Any objections to these names based on significant, substantive problems must be forwarded in writing or email to the IAU Division III President within three months from the time the name was placed on the web site. Approved names are also listed in the transactions of the IAU.
Vector
Point
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Decimal degrees
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2632345.0
1.0E-10
Planetary Nomenclature
FID
Internal feature number.
ESRI
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Shape
Feature geometry.
ESRI
Coordinates defining the features.
FEATURE
As spelled by honoree or by reference shown in Sources of Planetary Names; brackets indicate that the name has been dropped or was never officially approved. This field shows the names with the diacritical marks.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/References
CLEAN_FEAT
This field shows the feature name without the diacritical marks which can cause display issues in some programs. The correct spelling of a feature name includes diacritical marks not shown in this field.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/References
APPROVALDT
Date when name was adopted. Starting in mid-September 2006, complete dates are recorded (YYYY-MM-DD). Before mid-September 2006, only the approval year was recorded.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
ORIGIN
Short explanation of name.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
DIAMETER
Approximate diameter or longest dimension of feature in kilometers.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
CENTER_LON
Longitude of center of feature. Degrees 0 to 360 in an east or west system. On the Moon, positive longitude values indicate east longitudes, and negative values indicate west longitudes.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
CENTER_LAT
Latitude of center of feature. Positive numbers indicate that the feature is located in the northern hemisphere, and negative numbers indicate that the feature is located in the southern hemisphere.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
TYPE
Latin or Greek descriptor term
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
TYPE
String
255
Albedo Feature (AL)
Geographic area distinguished by amount of reflected light
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Arcus, arcus (AR)
Arc-shaped feature
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Catena, catenae (CA)
Chain of craters
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Cavus, cavi (CB)
Hollows, irregular steep-sided depressions usually in arrays or clusters
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Chaos, chaoses (CH)
Distinctive area of broken terrain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Chasma, chasmata (CM)
A deep, elongated, steep-sided depression
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Collis, colles (CO)
Small hills or knobs
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Corona, coronae (CR)
Ovoid-shaped feature
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Crater, craters (AA)
A circular depression
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Dorsum, dorsa (DO)
Ridge
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Eruptive center (ER)
Active volcanic centers on Io
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Facula, faculae (FA)
Bright spot
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Farrum, farra (FR)
Pancake-like structure, or a row of such structures
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Flexus, flexus (FE)
A very low curvilinear ridge with a scalloped pattern
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Fluctus, fluctus (FL)
Flow terrain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Flumen, flumina (FM)
Channel on Titan that might carry liquid
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Fossa, fossae (FO)
Long, narrow depression
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Insula, insulae (IN)
Island (islands), an isolated land area (or group of such areas) surrounded by, or nearly surrounded by, a liquid area (sea or lake).
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Labes, labes (LA)
Landslide
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Labyrinthus, labyrinthi (LB)
Complex of intersecting valleys or ridges.
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Lacus, lacus (LC)
"Lake" or small plain; on Titan, a "lake" or small, dark plain with discrete, sharp boundaries
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Landing site name (LF)
Lunar features at or near Apollo landing sites
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Large ringed feature (LG)
Cryptic ringed features
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Linea, lineae (LI)
A dark or bright elongate marking, may be curved or straight
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Lingula, lingulae (LN)
Extension of plateau having rounded lobate or tongue-like boundaries
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Macula, maculae (MA)
Dark spot, may be irregular
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Mare, maria (ME)
"Sea"; large circular plain; on Titan, large expanses of dark materials thought to be liquid hydrocarbons
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Mensa, mensae (MN)
A flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Mons, montes (MO)
Mountain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Oceanus, oceani (OC)
A very large dark area on the moon
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Palus, paludes (PA)
"Swamp"; small plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Patera, paterae (PE)
An irregular crater, or a complex one with scalloped edges
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Planitia, planitiae (PL)
Low plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Planum, plana (PM)
Plateau or high plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Plume, plumes (PU)
Cryo-volcanic features on Triton
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Promontorium, promontoria (PR)
"Cape"; headland promontoria
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Regio, regiones (RE)
A large area marked by reflectivity or color distinctions from adjacent areas, or a broad geographic region
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Rima, rimae (RI)
Fissure
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Rupes, rupes (RU)
Scarp
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Satellite Feature (SF)
A feature that shares the name of an associated feature. For example, on the Moon the craters referred to as "Lettered Craters" are classified in the gazetteer as "Satellite Features."
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Scopulus, scopuli (SC)
Lobate or irregular scarp
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Serpens, serpentes (SE)
Sinuous feature with segments of positive and negative relief along its length
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Sinus, sinus (SI)
"Bay"; small plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Sulcus, sulci (SU)
Subparallel furrows and ridges
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Terra, terrae (TA)
Extensive land mass
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Tessera, tesserae (TE)
Tile-like, polygonal terrain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Tholus, tholi (TH)
Small domical mountain or hill
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Unda, undae (UN)
Dunes
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Vallis, valles (VA)
Valley
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Vastitas, vastitates (VS)
Extensive plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Virga, virgae (VI)
A streak or stripe of color
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
CODE
Country or ethnic group that is origin of name
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/Abbreviations
APPROVAL
Number indicates IAU level of approval
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
APPROVAL
String
255
1
Proposed (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
2
Task Group approval (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
3
WGPSN approval (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
4
Executive Committee approval (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
5
Adopted by IAU
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
6
Dropped, no longer in use
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
7
Never approved by the IAU
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
WEST_LON
Approximate westernmost longitude extent. Using a positive East longitude system.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
EAST_LON
Approximate easternmost longtiude extent. Using a positive East longitude system.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
SOUTH_LAT
Approximate southernmost planetocentric latitude extent
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
NORTH_LAT
Approximate northernmost planetocentric latitude extent
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
ETHNICITY
Country or ethnic group that is origin of name
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/Abbreviations
CONTINENT
Continent or large geographic division that is origin of name
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
QUAD_NAME
The name of planetary quadrant that the features center point lies within
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
QUAD_CODE
The specific planetary quadrant that the features center point lies within
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
LINK
URL directly to feature on the planetary nomenclature website
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
Tenielle A Gaither
U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Region
Geologist
mailing address
2255 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff
AZ
86001-1637
US
928-556-7387
928-556-7032
tgaither@usgs.gov
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IT Specialist (Applications Software)
mailing and physical
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Flagstaff
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