List of geological features on 243 Ida and Dactyl
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This is a list of named geological features on asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl.
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Ida
Regiones
Idan regiones (geologically distinct areas) are named after the discover of the asteroid, and the places where he worked.
| Regio | Named after |
| Palisa Regio | Johann Palisa |
| Pola Regio | Pola |
| Vienna Regio | Vienna |
Dorsa
The only named dorsum on Ida is Townsend Dorsum, named after Tim E. Townsend, a member of the Galileo probe imaging team.
Craters
Idan craters are named after famous caves.
Dactyl
Dactylian craters are named after the mythological Dactyls.
| Crater | Named after |
| Acmon | Acmon |
| Celmis | Celmis |
External links
- USGS: Ida nomenclature (http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/asteroids/idaTOC.html)
- USGS: Dactyl nomenclature (http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/asteroids/dactTOC.html)