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List of geological features on Ida and Dactyl

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

Ida

Craters Idaean craters are named after famous caves.

Dorsa

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

Dactyl Dactylian craters are named after the mythological Dactyls.

External links USGS: Ida nomenclature USGS: Dactyl nomenclature

Tags

  • Binary asteroids
  • Surface features of main-belt asteroids