Al-Uzza Undae
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Feature typeDune field
LocationVenus
Coordinates67°42′N 90°30′E / 67.70°N 90.50°E[1]
Diameter150 km (93 mi)
| Feature type | Dune field |
|---|---|
| Location | Venus |
| Coordinates | 67°42′N 90°30′E / 67.70°N 90.50°E[1] |
| Diameter | 150 km (93 mi) |
| Discoverer | Magellan, early 1990s |
| Naming | 1994 |
| Eponym | Ussa, an Arabian goddess |
Al-Uzza Undae is one of the two major dune fields on Venus. The dune field was named after the Ussa, an Arabian goddess of the desert.[2] The name "Al-Uzza Undae" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1994.[1] It was discovered by the NASA spacecraft Magellan, in the early 1990s.[3]
