Borealis Planitia
Plain on Mercury
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Borealis Planitia /bɒriːˈeɪɪs pləˈnɪʃiə/ is a large plain on Mercury[1] with a smooth floor, thought to be similar to a lunar mare.[2] It is centered at 73.4° N, 79.5° W. The name is Latin for Northern Plain.
Feature typePlanitia
LocationBorealis quadrangle, Mercury
Coordinates73.4°N 79.5°W
EponymLatin for "Northern Plain"
Part of Borealis Planitia, photographed by MESSENGER | |
| Feature type | Planitia |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 73.4°N 79.5°W |
| Eponym | Latin for "Northern Plain" |
