The new Martian nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union

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Sep 1975

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Icarus, vol. 26, Sept. 1975, p. 85-98. NASA-supported research.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Astronomical Maps, Craters, Mars Surface, Nomenclatures, Mariner 9 Space Probe, Tables (Data)

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A new nomenclature for Martian regions and topographic features uncovered by Mariner 9, as officially adopted by the International Astronomical Union, is described. About 180 craters generally of diameters greater than 100 km have been named, as well as 13 classes of topographic features designated catena, chasma, dorsum, fossa, labyrinthus, mensa, mons, patera, planitia, planum, tholus, vallis, and vastitas. In addition seven craters and the Kepler Dorsum are named on Phobos, and two craters on Deimos. Coordinates and maps of each named feature are displayed.

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