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Leocritus
Leocritus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
A suitor of Penelope, killed by Telemachus.
12.5
241.34
21.53
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
240.66
242.09
20.82
22.16
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14420
-118.66,21.53
Leucothea
Leucothea
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Ino’s name after she became a goddess.
13.8
236.16
-4.26
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
235.4
236.86
-4.94
-3.54
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14421
-123.84,-4.26
Maron
Maron
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Son of Euanthes, priest of Apollo at Ismarus.
11.8
240.67
2.52
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
240.06
241.28
1.94
3.16
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14422
-119.33,2.52
Medon
Medon
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Herald of Odysseus in Ithaca.
18.700001
216.69
25.5
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
215.64
217.74
24.55
26.5
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14423
-143.31,25.5
Neleus
Neleus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Nestor.
37.599998
334.28
-19.38
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
332.3
336.32
-21.23
-17.3
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14424
-25.72,-19.38
Naubolos
Naubolos
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Euryalos.
54.5
54.82
-72.19
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
47.12
62.37
-74.77
-69.28
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14425
54.82,-72.19
Nausicaa
Nausicaa
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Daughter of Alcinous who advised Odysseus.
69.0
355
84.4
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
19
311.6
81.5
86.7
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4168
-5,84.4
Eupithes
Eupithes
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Antinous.
22.3
188.79
18.71
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
187.66
190
17.72
19.74
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14413
-171.21,18.71
Euanthes
Euanthes
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Maron.
33.0
121.09
7.86
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
119.43
122.57
6.2
9.63
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14412
121.09,7.86
Ormenus
Ormenus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Ctesius.
39.8
316.15
-20.39
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
313.92
318.45
-22.2
-18.26
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14426
-43.85,-20.39
Philoetius
Philoetius
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Faithful herdsman of Odysseus' flock.
28.3
175.29
2.32
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
173.97
176.71
1.05
4
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14429
175.29,2.32
Polycaste
Polycaste
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Daughter of Nestor.
23.0
273.59
1.38
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
272.43
274.78
0.13
2.57
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14430
-86.41,1.38
Poseidon
Poseidon
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Son of Cronos, brother of Zeus, god of the sea.
63.0
258.7
-55.71
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
253.62
265.05
-58.52
-51.86
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14431
-101.3,-55.71
Rhexenor
Rhexenor
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Brother of Alcinous.
38.0
294.78
-75.63
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
289.55
301.07
-77.63
-73.72
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14432
-65.22,-75.63
Salmoneus
Salmoneus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Tyro.
93.0
24.82
-1.77
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
20.04
28.93
-6.23
2.38
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14433
24.82,-1.77
Eurylochus
Eurylochus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Odysseus’ second in command.
44.8
332.32
-5.07
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
330.09
334.21
-7.1
-2.48
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14414
-27.68,-5.07
Eurymachus
Eurymachus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
One of the two leading suitors of Penelope, killed by Odysseus.
38.400002
295
-35.65
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
292.72
297.42
-37.23
-33.76
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14415
-65,-35.65
Arete
Arete
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Wife of Alcinous, mother of Nausicaa.
13.0
61
-4.67
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
60.37
61.68
-5.31
-3.93
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/359
61.0,-4.67
Halius
Halius
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Son of Alcinous and Arete.
29.5
355.04
44.4
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
353
357.37
43
45.86
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14416
-4.95999999999998,44.4
Hermione
Hermione
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Daughter of Menelaus and Helen.
68.199997
211.31
-38.4
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
206.93
215.9
-41.84
-34.54
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14417
-148.69,-38.4
Icarius
Icarius
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Penelope.
54.400002
54.15
-5.89
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
51.3
57
-8.32
-3.34
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14418
54.15,-5.89
Irus
Irus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Ithacan beggar.
26.5
115.19
-27
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
113.71
116.88
-28.24
-25.72
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14419
115.19,-27
Oenops
Oenops
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Father of Penelope’s suitor Leodes.
25.700001
266.56
28.13
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
265.2
267.92
26.82
29.47
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14427
-93.44,28.13
Ajax
Ajax
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Greek hero second only to Achilles.
88.0
78
-28.41
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
72.82
83.35
-32.93
-24.2
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/121
78.0,-28.41
Periboea
Periboea
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Mother of Nausithous.
51.0
325.14
8
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
322.47
328
5.9
10.33
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14428
-34.86,8.0
Theoclymenus
Theoclymenus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Fugitive prophet, given refuge on Telemachus’ ship.
34.3
154.37
-14.43
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
152.54
156.08
-16.1
-12.58
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14435
154.37,-14.43
Ogygia Chasma
Ogygia Chasma
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Island home of Calypso.
120.0
264.8
56
Chasma, chasmata
CM
Adopted by IAU
253.82
273.09
53.16
60
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14436
-95.2,56.0
Scheria Montes
Scheria Montes
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Island of the Phaeacians visited by Odysseus on his way home.
185.0
229
30
Mons, montes
MO
Adopted by IAU
218.5
238
20
39
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14437
-131,30
Anticleia
Anticleia
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Mother of Odysseus.
100.7
327.63
51.31
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
318.79
336.62
47.15
54.9
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/293
-32.37,51.31
Antinous
Antinous
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Chief of the wooers; slain by Odysseus.
138.0
73.85
-59.89
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
59.29
88.16
-67.44
-52.68
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/294
73.85,-59.89
Achilles
Achilles
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Son of Peleus and Thetis, commander of the Myrmidons at Troy.
58.599998
35.62
0.6
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
32.88
38.53
-2.47
3.81
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14405
35.62,0.6
Aietes
Aietes
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Brother of Circe.
91.0
353.77
-41.44
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
0.93
347.82
-45.78
-36.21
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14406
-6.22999999999996,-41.44
Alcinous
Alcinous
2008/04/28 00:00:00
King of Phaeacia, husband of Arete, father of Nausicaa.
50.0
147.39
30.31
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
144.88
149.95
27.71
33.11
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14407
147.39,30.31
Amphinomus
Amphinomus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
A suitor killed by Telemachus, a favorite of Penelope.
13.6
231.3
-14.87
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
230.55
232.05
-15.61
-14.15
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14408
-128.7,-14.87
Demodocus
Demodocus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Blind Phaeacian singer.
125.0
341.79
-59.37
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
329.92
355.59
-65.59
-52.3
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14409
-18.21,-59.37
Diomedes
Diomedes
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Son of Tydeus, king of Argos.
48.57
70.58
38.12
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
67.34
73.97
35.79
40.7
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14410
70.58,38.12
Elpenor
Elpenor
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Follower of Odysseus.
60.0
96.31
53.43
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
90.76
101.51
50.57
56.08
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1775
96.31,53.43
Circe
Circe
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Changed Odysseus' companions into swine.
79.0
305.34
-12.6
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
301.43
309.56
-16.15
-8.2
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1220
-54.66,-12.6
Dolius
Dolius
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Old servant of Penelope.
190.0
149.67
-30.15
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
138.65
160.62
-38.19
-19.22
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14411
149.67,-30.15
Eurycleia
Eurycleia
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Faithful old nurse of Odysseus.
31.0
113.5
52.54
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
111.02
116.31
51
54.47
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1874
113.5,52.54
Eumaeus
Eumaeus
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Faithful swineherd who greets Odysseus, gave him warm cloak and guided him to palace.
30.0
308.88
23.1
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
307.74
310.68
21.32
24.57
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/1867
-51.12,23.1
Ithaca Chasma
Ithaca Chasma
1982/01/01 00:00:00
An Ionian island, home of Odysseus.
1219.0
353.9
-14
Chasma, chasmata
CM
Adopted by IAU
28.4
326
-70
45
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2751
-6.09999999999997,-14
Nestor
Nestor
1982/01/01 00:00:00
A wise old king.
38.200001
295.19
-54
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
291.59
298.32
-55.95
-51.83
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4221
-64.81,-54
Laertes
Laertes
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Father of Odysseus.
51.130001
292.54
-46.36
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
288.31
296.74
-48.82
-43.33
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3225
-67.46,-46.36
Melanthius
Melanthius
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Disloyal goatherd; insults Odysseus; is slain.
250.0
167.39
-58.5
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
141.2
191.8
-72.67
-50.61
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3811
167.39,-58.5
Mentor
Mentor
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Friend of Odysseus.
62.0
315.84
0.25
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
312.98
319.39
-3.09
3.75
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3844
-44.16,0.25
Odysseus
Odysseus
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Hero of Odyssey.
445.0
231.11
32.82
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
203.34
258.32
6
53.95
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4406
-128.89,32.82
Penelope
Penelope
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Faithful wife of Odysseus.
207.5
110.78
-10.83
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
101.52
118.9
-20.94
1
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4645
110.78,-10.83
Phemius
Phemius
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Minstrel to the wooers; spared by Odysseus.
75.900002
73.78
11.32
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
70.35
77.17
7.83
15.08
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4685
73.78,11.32
Polyphemus
Polyphemus
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Cyclops battled by Odysseus.
73.0
77.02
-3.48
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
73.06
81.03
-7.35
0.35
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4788
77.02,-3.48
Teiresias
Teiresias
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Aged prophet; Odysseus consults him among the dead.
14.5
359.17
60.39
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
0.5
358.29
59.9
61.1
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5899
-0.83,60.39
Telemachus
Telemachus
1982/01/01 00:00:00
Son of Odysseus.
92.0
20.62
54
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
12.19
28.11
49.32
59.54
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/5906
20.62,54.0
Telemus
Telemus
2008/04/28 00:00:00
Prophet of the Cyclops.
320.0
3.11
-34.53
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
0
360
-50.18
-18.7
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/14434
3.11,-34.53
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Planetary Nomenclature of Tethys
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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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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.
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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
1690
Decimal degrees
Tethys 2000
Tethys 2000 IAU IAG
529800.0
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
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Catena, catenae (CA)
Chain of craters
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Cavus, cavi (CB)
Hollows, irregular steep-sided depressions usually in arrays or clusters
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Chaos, chaoses (CH)
Distinctive area of broken terrain
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Chasma, chasmata (CM)
A deep, elongated, steep-sided depression
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Collis, colles (CO)
Small hills or knobs
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Corona, coronae (CR)
Ovoid-shaped feature
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Crater, craters (AA)
A circular depression
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Dorsum, dorsa (DO)
Ridge
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Eruptive center (ER)
Active volcanic centers on Io
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Facula, faculae (FA)
Bright spot
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Farrum, farra (FR)
Pancake-like structure, or a row of such structures
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Flexus, flexus (FE)
A very low curvilinear ridge with a scalloped pattern
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Fluctus, fluctus (FL)
Flow terrain
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Flumen, flumina (FM)
Channel on Titan that might carry liquid
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Fossa, fossae (FO)
Long, narrow depression
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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).
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Labes, labes (LA)
Landslide
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Labyrinthus, labyrinthi (LB)
Complex of intersecting valleys or ridges.
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Lacus, lacus (LC)
"Lake" or small plain; on Titan, a "lake" or small, dark plain with discrete, sharp boundaries
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Landing site name (LF)
Lunar features at or near Apollo landing sites
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Large ringed feature (LG)
Cryptic ringed features
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Linea, lineae (LI)
A dark or bright elongate marking, may be curved or straight
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Lingula, lingulae (LN)
Extension of plateau having rounded lobate or tongue-like boundaries
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Macula, maculae (MA)
Dark spot, may be irregular
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Mare, maria (ME)
"Sea"; large circular plain; on Titan, large expanses of dark materials thought to be liquid hydrocarbons
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Mensa, mensae (MN)
A flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges
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Mons, montes (MO)
Mountain
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Oceanus, oceani (OC)
A very large dark area on the moon
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Palus, paludes (PA)
"Swamp"; small plain
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Patera, paterae (PE)
An irregular crater, or a complex one with scalloped edges
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Planitia, planitiae (PL)
Low plain
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Planum, plana (PM)
Plateau or high plain
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Plume, plumes (PU)
Cryo-volcanic features on Triton
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Promontorium, promontoria (PR)
"Cape"; headland promontoria
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Regio, regiones (RE)
A large area marked by reflectivity or color distinctions from adjacent areas, or a broad geographic region
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Rima, rimae (RI)
Fissure
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Rupes, rupes (RU)
Scarp
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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."
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Scopulus, scopuli (SC)
Lobate or irregular scarp
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Serpens, serpentes (SE)
Sinuous feature with segments of positive and negative relief along its length
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Sinus, sinus (SI)
"Bay"; small plain
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Sulcus, sulci (SU)
Subparallel furrows and ridges
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Terra, terrae (TA)
Extensive land mass
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Tessera, tesserae (TE)
Tile-like, polygonal terrain
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Tholus, tholi (TH)
Small domical mountain or hill
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Unda, undae (UN)
Dunes
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Vallis, valles (VA)
Valley
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Vastitas, vastitates (VS)
Extensive plain
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Virga, virgae (VI)
A streak or stripe of color
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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
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1
Proposed (not currently used)
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2
Task Group approval (not currently used)
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3
WGPSN approval (not currently used)
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4
Executive Committee approval (not currently used)
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5
Adopted by IAU
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6
Dropped, no longer in use
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7
Never approved by the IAU
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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
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928-556-7387
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Downloadable Data
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Digital Data
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Nomenclature
Saturn
Tethys
529800
529800
Planetographic
0 to 360
Positive West
90
-90
360
0
20170901
USGS Astrogeology Science Center
Marc Hunter
IT Specialist (Applications Software)
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Flagstaff
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