The new Martian nomenclature of the international Astronomical Union
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 >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 features are displayed.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1975 |
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Title | The new Martian nomenclature of the international Astronomical Union |
DOI | 10.1016/0019-1035(75)90146-3 |
Authors | Vaucouleur G. de, J. Blunck, M. Davies, A. Dollfus, I.K. Koval, G. P. Kuiper, H. Masursky, S. Miyamoto, V.I. Moroz, C. Sagan, B. Smith |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Icarus |
Index ID | 70009910 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |