Planetary nomenclature, like terrestrial nomenclature, is a system of uniquely identifying features on the surface of a planet or natural satellite so...
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In planetary nomenclature, a fossa /ˈfɒsə/ (pl. fossae /ˈfɒsiː/) is a long, narrow depression (trough) on the surface of an extraterrestrial body, such...
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to a shallow bowl used in antique cultures. This term is used in planetary nomenclature: it is a part of the international names of such features. In such...
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"mountain") is a mountain on a celestial body. The term is used in planetary nomenclature: it is a part of the international names of such features. It is...
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is a small hill or knob on a celestial body. The term is used in planetary nomenclature: it is a part of international proper names of such features. Like...
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features of those objects. Planetary nomenclature Meteorite nomenclature International Astronomical Union The IUPAC nomenclature is a system of naming chemical...
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Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. 21 September 2015. "Planetary Names: Catena, catenae: Junina Catenae on Ceres". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. 20 June...
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Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. Astrogeology Science Center. Retrieved 2020-12-26. "Moon Mare/Maria". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology...
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maculae /ˈmækjʊliː/) is the Latin word for 'spot'. It is used in planetary nomenclature to refer to unusually dark areas on the surface of a planet or moon...
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The list of approved names in the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature maintained by the International Astronomical Union includes the diameter of the crater...
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