List of geological features on Iapetus
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This is a list of named geological features on Iapetus. Most Iapetian geological features are named after characters and locations in the Chanson de Roland.
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Regiones
There is one named Iapetian regio (area of distinct albedo difference).
Regio | Named after |
Cassini Regio | Giovanni Cassini |
Terrae
There is one named Iapetian terra (large land mass).
Terra | Named after |
Roncevaux Terra | Battle of Roncevaux Pass |
Craters
This is a list of craters on Iapetus.
External links
- USGS: Iapetus nomenclature (http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/jsp/FeatureTypes2.jsp?system=Saturn&body=Iapetus&systemID=6&bodyID=6&sort=AName&show=Fname&show=Lat&show=Long&show=Diam&show=Stat&show=Orig)
Saturn's natural satellites |
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Janus' group | Mimas | Enceladus | Tethys | Dione | Rhea | Titan | Hyperion | Iapetus | Inuit group | Gallic group | Norse group |