List of geological features on Ariel
This list of geological features on Ariel itemizes the named geological features on the moon of Uranus called Ariel. Nearly all of the features are named for bright spirits of world mythologies.[1] All information in the tables below comes from the United States Geological Survey.[2]
Valleys[]
The grooves running along the median line of chasmata are called valles.
Vallis | Namesake | Length, km | Coordinates |
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Leprechauns of Irish mythology | 328 | 10°24′S 10°12′E / 10.4°S 10.2°E | |
Sprites of Celtic mythology | 305 | 14°54′S 340°00′E / 14.9°S 340°E |
Chasms[]
Arielian graben are called chasmata.
Chasma | Namesake | Length, km | Coordinates |
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Brownie Chasma | Brownies (British folklore) | 343 | 16°00′S 37°36′E / 16°S 37.6°E |
Kachina Chasma | Kachina (Hopi mythology) | 622 | 33°42′S 246°00′E / 33.7°S 246°E |
Kewpie Chasma | Kewpie (British folklore) | 467 | 28°18′S 326°54′E / 28.3°S 326.9°E |
Korrigans (Breton folklore) | 365 | 27°36′S 347°30′E / 27.6°S 347.5°E | |
Kra (Akan belief system) | 142 | 32°06′S 354°12′E / 32.1°S 354.2°E | |
Pixie (British folklore) | 278 | 20°24′S 5°06′E / 20.4°S 5.1°E | |
Sylph (British folklore) | 349 | 48°36′S 353°00′E / 48.6°S 353°E |
Craters[]
References[]
- ^ Strobell, M.E.; Masursky, H. (1987). "New Features Named on the Moon and Uranian Satellites". Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 18: 964–65. Bibcode:1987LPI....18..964S.
- ^ "Nomenclature Search Results: Ariel". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology. Retrieved 2010-11-29.
Categories:
- Ariel (moon)
- Surface features of Uranian moons