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List of geological features on 243 Ida and Dactyl

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This is a list of named geological features on asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl.

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Regiones

Idaean regiones (geologically distinct areas) are named after the discoverer of the asteroid, and the places where he worked.

Dorsa

The only named dorsum on Ida is Townsend Dorsum, named after Tim E. Townsend, a member of the Galileo probe imaging team.

Craters

Idaean craters are named after famous caves.

Dactyl

Dactylian craters are named after the mythological Dactyls.

References

List of geological features on 243 Ida and Dactyl Wikipedia


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