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Planetary nomenclature


 

Planetary nomenclature, like terrestrial nomenclature, is used to uniquely identify a feature on the surface of a planet or natural satellite so that the feature can be easily located, described, and discussed.

Related Topics:
Planet - Natural satellite

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Planetary nomenclature: How names are approved by the IAU ►

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►Introduction
►How names are approved by the IAU
►IAU Rules and Conventions
►Naming Conventions
►Descriptor Terms (Feature Types)
►Categories for naming features on planets and satellites
►References
►See also

 

 

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