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.
Catenae
Catenae are crater chains. They are named after rivers in Roman mythology.
| Catena | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Length (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aufidus Catena | /ˈɔːfɪdəs/ | 78.0°S 296.4°W | 275 | 2008 | Aufidus, river in southern Italy | WGPSN |
| Pactolus Catena | /pækˈtoʊləs/ | 8.79°N 327.15°W | 180 | 2008 | Pactolus, river in Lydia | WGPSN |
| Pantagias Catenae | /pænˈteɪdʒiəs/ | 15.3°S 141.7°W | 200 | 2008 | Pantagias, river in Sicily | WGPSN |
Chasmata
Dionean chasms or canyons are called chasmata /ˈkæzmətə/. They are named after important locations in Roman mythology and history.
| Chasmata | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Length (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurunca Chasmata | /ɔːˈrʌŋkə/ | 11.56°N 266.7°W | 290 | 2008 | Aurunca, Campania | WGPSN |
| Drepanum Chasma | /ˈdrɛpənəm/ | 46°N 265°W | 360 | 2008 | Drepanum, Sicily | WGPSN |
| Eurotas Chasmata | /jʊˈroʊtəs/ | 4.94°N 301.35°W | 1000 | 2008 | Eurotas River, Peloponnese | WGPSN |
| Larissa Chasma | /ləˈrɪsə/ | 28.98°N 69.5°W | 150 | 1982 | Larissa, Thessaly | WGPSN |
| Latium Chasma | /ˈleɪʃiəm/ | 20°N 63.93°W | 360 | 1982 | Latium, Italy | WGPSN |
| Padua Chasmata | /ˈpædjuə/ | 17.7°N 247.17°W | 1025 | 2008 | Padua, Veneto | WGPSN |
| Palatine Chasmata | /ˈpælətaɪn/ | 48°S 316°W | 1100 | 1982 | Palatine Hill, Rome | WGPSN |
| Tibur Chasma | /ˈtaɪbər/ | 60°N 69.3°W | 156 | 1982 | Tibur, Lazio | WGPSN |
Dorsa
Dionean ridges are called dorsa. They are named after Roman hills.
| Dorsa | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Length (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janiculum Dorsa | /dʒəˈnɪkjʊləm/ | 24.6°N 144.1°W | 900 | 2008 | Janiculum, Rome | WGPSN |
Fossae
Dionean fossae /ˈfɒsiː/ (long narrow depressions) are named after cities, streets and rivers in Roman mythology.
| Fossa | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Length (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argiletum Fossae | /ɑːrdʒɪˈliːtəm/ | 65.18°N 32.1°W | 224 | 2011 | Argiletum, a street near the forum of ancient Rome | WGPSN |
| Arpi Fossae | /ˈɑːrpaɪ/ | 47.47°N 130.8°W | 330 | 2008 | Arpi, Apulia | WGPSN |
| Carthage Fossae | /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/ | 11.93°N 336.17°W | 500 | 2008 | Carthage, Tunisia | WGPSN |
| Clusium Fossae | /ˈkluːsiəm/ | 39.27°N 301.54°W | 260 | 2008 | Clusium, Tuscany | WGPSN |
| Fidena Fossae | /fɪˈdiːnə/ | 0.66°N 96°W | 550 | 2008 | Fidenae, Latium | WGPSN |
| Helorus Fossa | /hɪˈlɔːrəs/ | 31.84°S 76.48°W | 105 | 2011 | river Helorus, Sicily | WGPSN |
| Himella Fossa | /hɪˈmɛlə/ | 45.6°S 336.55°W | 147 | 2011 | river Himella, a tributary of the Tiber | WGPSN |
| Petelia Fossae | /pɪˈtiːliə/ | 8.16°S 82.43°W | 225 | 2008 | Petelia, Calabria | WGPSN |
Lineae
Craters
Dionean craters are named after figures from Greek and Roman mythology, especially Virgil's The Aeneid.
| Crater | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acestes | /əˈsɛstiːz/ | 50.1°N 243.37°W | 108 | 2008 | Acestes, King of Sicily | WGPSN |
| Adrastus | /əˈdræstəs/ | 61.66°S 46.57°W | 38.5 | 1982 | Adrastus, King of Argos | WGPSN |
| Aeneas | /ɪˈniːəs/ | 25.89°N 46.27°W | 161 | 1982 | Aeneas, Trojan Prince | WGPSN |
| Alcander | /ælˈkændər/ | 52.89°S 295.49°W | 120 | 2011 | Alcander, Trojan defending Aeneas’ camp against the Rutulians, killed by Turnus | WGPSN |
| Allecto | /əˈlɛktoʊ/ | 7.73°S 224.56°W | 106 | 2008 | Allecto, one of the Furies. | WGPSN |
| Amastrus | /əˈmæstrəs/ | 9.96°S 237.03°W | 62.4 | 2008 | Amastrus, Trojan warrior | WGPSN |
| Amata | /əˈmeɪtə/ | 5.17°N 279.81°W | 76 | 1982 | Amata, Queen of the Latins | WGPSN |
| Amycus | /ˈæmɪkəs/ | 37.52°S 88.62°W | 27.3 | 2008 | Amycus, a Trojan, comrade of Aeneas. | WGPSN |
| Anchises | /æŋˈkaɪsiːz/ | 34°S 65°W | 47 | 1982 | Anchises, Dardanian king | WGPSN |
| Anna | /ˈænə/ | 63.38°S 89.96°W | 14.2 | 2008 | Anna, sister and confidante of Dido. | WGPSN |
| Antenor | /ænˈtiːnɔːr/ | 7°S 11.54°W | 81 | 1982 | Antenor, Trojan prince | WGPSN |
| Ascanius | /əˈskeɪniəs/ | 33.43°N 232.18°W | 98 | 2008 | Ascanius, son of Aeneas by Creusa | WGPSN |
| Assaracus | /əˈsærəkəs/ | 32.65°N 8.79°W | 60 | 2011 | Assaracus, early king of Troy, son of Tros, brother of Ilus and Ganymede | WGPSN |
| Aulestes | /ɔːˈlɛstiːz/ | 9.9°N 147.73°W | 50 | 2008 | Aulestes, Etruscan chief, ally of Aeneas. | WGPSN |
| Butes | /ˈbjuːtiːz/ | 65.72°N 46.4°W | 35 | 1982 | Butes, boxer | WGPSN |
| Caieta | /keɪˈiːtə/ | 24.71°S 79.63°W | 50 | 1982 | Caieta, Trojan nurse | WGPSN |
| Camilla | /kəˈmɪlə/ | 4.36°S 60.61°W | 31.9 | 2008 | Camilla, Volscian queen | WGPSN |
| Cassandra | /kəˈsændrə/ | 39.84°S 246.22°W | 13 | 1982 | Cassandra, Trojan princess | WGPSN |
| Catillus | /kəˈtɪləs/ | 2.38°S 275.3°W | 42.2 | 1982 | Catillus the Arcadian, founder of Tibur | WGPSN |
| Coras | /ˈkɔːrəs/ | 0.39°N 268.45°W | 43 | 1982 | Coras, founder of Tibur | WGPSN |
| Cretheus | /ˈkriːθiːəs/ | 43.35°S 88.53°W | 29 | 2008 | A Trojan warrior who took part in the defense of Aeneas’ camp against the Rutulians | WGPSN |
| Creusa | /ˈkruːsə/ | 49.19°N 76.32°W | 36.2 | 1982 | Creusa, Trojan princess | WGPSN |
| Daucus | /ˈdɔːkəs/ | 15.38°S 301.14°W | 80 | 2008 | A Rutulian, father of the twins Thymber and Larides. | WGPSN |
| Dercennus | /dərˈsɛnəs/ | 29.75°N 279.93°W | 86.2 | 2008 | Ancient king of the Laurentians. | WGPSN |
| Dido | /ˈdaɪdoʊ/ | 23.97°S 18.82°W | 122 | 1982 | Dido, Carthaginian queen | WGPSN |
| Entellus | /ɛnˈtɛləs/ | 10.93°S 210.54°W | 63 | 2008 | Sicilian boxing champion. | WGPSN |
| Erulus | /ˈɛrʊləs/ | 35°S 104.76°W | 120 | 2008 | Superhuman son of the goddess Feronia. | WGPSN |
| Eumelus | /juːˈmiːləs/ | 0.1°S 65.96°W | 35.1 | 2008 | A Trojan companion of Aeneas. | WGPSN |
| Euryalus | /jʊˈraɪləs/ | 74.36°S -0°E | 35 | 2008 | A Trojan companion of Aeneas, friend of Nisus. | WGPSN |
| Evander | /ɪˈvændər/ | 57°S 145°W | 350 | 2008 | Evander, Roman hero | WGPSN |
| Fadus | /ˈfeɪdəs/ | 35.94°S 225.18°W | 47 | 2011 | A Rutulian of those besieging the men of Aeneas in their leader’s absence. | WGPSN |
| Galaesus | /ɡəˈliːsəs/ | 46.77°N 296.25°W | 79 | 2011 | An old Italian killed in the first fighting between Latins and Trojans while trying to make peace. | WGPSN |
| Haemon | /ˈhiːmən/ | 84.33°N 276.31°W | 65.22 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) a Rutulian from a group attacking the Trojan’s camp in the absence of Aeneas, and (b) an Italian whose son, priest of Apollo and Diana, was a soldier of Turnus. | WGPSN |
| Halys | /ˈheɪlɪs/ | 59.17°S 53.72°W | 35.2 | 1982 | Halys, Trojan warrior | WGPSN |
| Herbesus | /həɹbɛsəs/ | 34.68°N 156.11°W | 58.4 | 2008 | A Rutulian who besieged Aeneas' camp. | WGPSN |
| Iasus | ?/ˈaɪəsəs/ | 22.13°S 245.92°W | 54 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) father of Palinurus, and (b) father of Iapyx. | WGPSN |
| Ilia | /ˈɪliə/ | 0.5°S 346.27°W | 52.4 | 1982 | Alternate name of Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus | WGPSN |
| Italus | /ˈɪtələs/ | 18.47°S 76.41°W | 35.7 | 1982 | Italus, ancient hero, eponymous ancestor of the Italians | WGPSN |
| Lagus | /ˈleɪɡəs/ | 13.56°S 102.95°W | 77 | 2008 | A soldier of Turnus. | WGPSN |
| Lamyrus | /ˈlæmɪrəs/ | 53.67°N 255.61°W | 61 | 2011 | A Rutulian with the troops besieging the camp of Aeneas. | WGPSN |
| Larides | /laɹədiːz/ | 7.17°N 311.42°W | 29 | 2008 | A Rutulian, member of Turnus’ army, son of Daucus, twin brother of Thymber. | WGPSN |
| Latagus | /lat̤ʌgəs/ | 14.65°N 26.46°W | 41 | 1982 | Latagus, Trojan soldier | WGPSN |
| Latinus | /ləˈtaɪnəs/ | 52.19°N 201°W | 130 | 2008 | King of Latium, husband of Amata. | WGPSN |
| Lausus | /ˈlɔːsəs/ | 34.81°N 22.76°W | 23.5 | 1982 | Lausus, Etruscan prince | WGPSN |
| Liger | /ˈlaɪdʒər/ | 24°N 126.63°W | 53 | 2008 | Soldier of Turnus, brother of Lucagus. | WGPSN |
| Lucagus | /ˈljuːkəɡəs/ | 22.15°N 131.25°W | 45.7 | 2008 | Soldier of Turnus, brother of Liger. | WGPSN |
| Magus | /ˈmeɪɡəs/ | 18.44°N 24.35°W | 45.8 | 1982 | Magus, Rutulian soldier | WGPSN |
| Massicus | /ˈmæsɪkəs/ | 35°S 55.39°W | 39 | 1982 | Massicus | WGPSN |
| Metiscus | /mɪˈtɪskəs/ | 6°N 93.29°W | 43.8 | 2008 | A Rutulian, charioteer of Turnus. | WGPSN |
| Mezentius | /mɪˈzɛntiəs/ | 19.16°N 183°W | 51 | 2008 | Etruscan king, ally of Turnus, father of Lausus. | WGPSN |
| Murranus | /məˈreɪnəs/ | 12.82°N 90.73°W | 56.8 | 2008 | A Rutulian. | WGPSN |
| Nisus | /ˈnaɪsəs/ | 68.18°S 335°W | 35 | 2008 | Trojan companion of Aeneas, friend of Euryalus. | WGPSN |
| Oebalus | /ˈiːbələs/ | 44.47°N 351.6°W | 35.7 | 2011 | An ally of Turnus, son of Telon and Sebethis. | WGPSN |
| Pagasus | /ˈpæɡəsəs/ | 3°S 241°W | 67 | 2008 | An Etruscan killed by Camilla. | WGPSN |
| Palinurus | /pælɪˈnjʊərəs/ | 3.3°S 63°W | 11.9 | 1982 | Palinurus | WGPSN |
| Phaleris | ?/fəˈlɪərɪs/ | 77.4°S 166.58°W | 44 | 2008 | Trojan defending Aeneas' camp against Rutulian attack. | WGPSN |
| Phorbas | /ˈfɔːrbəs/ | 81.2°N 131.29°W | 69.3 | 2011 | A Trojan, companion of Aeneas. | WGPSN |
| Prytanis | /ˈprɪtənɪs/ | 46.25°S 287.4°W | 96 | 2008 | Trojan defending Aeneas' camp against Rutulian attack. | WGPSN |
| Remus | /ˈriːməs/ | 13.58°S 31.9°W | 62 | 1982 | Remus | WGPSN |
| Ripheus | /ˈrɪfiːəs/ | 56.47°S 36.8°W | 34 | 1982 | Ripheus | WGPSN |
| Romulus | /ˈrɒmjʊləs/ | 8.15°S 26.85°W | 90.7 | 1982 | Romulus | WGPSN |
| Sabinus | /səˈbaɪnəs/ | 43.65°S 186.66°W | 88 | 1982 | Sabines | WGPSN |
| Sagaris | /ˈsæɡərɪs/ | 4.93°N 104.2°W | 53 | 2008 | Servant of Aeneas. | WGPSN |
| Salius | /ˈseɪliəs/ | 65.09°N 181.73°W | 44 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) a companion of Aeneas and a contestant in the foot race, and (b) a Rutulian. | WGPSN |
| Silvius | /ˈsɪlviəs/ | 32.7°S 332.26°W | 74 | 2008 | Son of Aeneas and Lavinia. | WGPSN |
| Sulmo | /ˈsʌlmoʊ/ | 55.92°N 333.5°W | 56 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) a Rutulian in the troop of Volcens, and (b) an Italian whose sons fought for Turnus. | WGPSN |
| Telon | /ˈtiːlɒn/ | 16.2°S 97.2°W | 39.7 | 2011 | Ruler of the Teleboans on Capri; father of Oebalus. | WGPSN |
| Tereus | /ˈtɪəriːəs/ | 2.6°S 245°W | 39.7 | 2008 | A Trojan, killed by Camilla. | WGPSN |
| Thymber | /ˈθɪmbər/ | 14°N 309.15°W | 27.29 | 2008 | A Rutulian, member of Turnus’ army, son of Daucus, twin brother of Larides. | WGPSN |
| Tiburtus | /tɪˈbɜːrtəs/ | 29.11°N 189.73°W | 59 | 2008 | Brother of the twins Catillus and Coras, founder of Tibur to which he gave his name. | WGPSN |
| Turnus | /ˈtɜːrnəs/ | 15.59°N 345.31°W | 101 | 1982 | Turnus | WGPSN |
| Tyrrhus | /ˈtɪrəs/ | 24.7°N 287.9°W | 49.1 | 2008 | Keeper of the herds for Latinus, father of Silvia. | WGPSN |
| Volcens | /ˈvɒlsɛnz/ | 13.84°S 268.51°W | 74 | 2011 | A Latin, leader of cavalry sent as reinforcements to Turnus | WGPSN |
See also
- List of quadrangles on Dione
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