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List of geological features on Dione

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This is a list of named geological features on Dione, a moon of Saturn. Dionean geological features are named after people and places in Roman mythology.

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Catenae

Catenae are crater chains. They are named after rivers in Roman mythology.

Chasmata

Dionean chasms are called chasmata. They are named after important locations in Roman mythology and history.

Dorsa

Dionean ridges are called dorsa. They are named after Roman hills.

Fossae

Dionean fossae (long narrow depressions) are named after cities, streets and rivers in Roman mythology.

Lineae

Originally, three geological features were labelled lineae (bright wispy markings). However, later evidence from the Cassini probe revealed them to be chasms, and they were all renamed as such (see above).

Craters

Dionean craters are named after figures from Greek and Roman mythology, especially the Aeneid.

Other craters: Erulus, Lagus, Sagaris

References

List of geological features on Dione Wikipedia


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