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Pan
Pan
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; goat-god, son of Amalthea and Hermes in some legends, also Zeus' foster brother.
100.0
325
55
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
325
325
55
55
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/4569
-35,55
Gaea
Gaea
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek mother earth goddess who brought Zeus to Crete.
80.0
270
-80
Crater, craters
AA
Adopted by IAU
270
270
-80
-80
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2053
-90,-80
Ida Facula
Ida Facula
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; mountain where Zeus played as a child.
50.0
185
20
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
185
185
20
20
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/2646
-175,20
Lyctos Facula
Lyctos Facula
1979/01/01 00:00:00
Greek; area in Crete where Zeus was raised.
25.0
190
-20
Facula, faculae
FA
Adopted by IAU
240
240
-20
-20
Greek
Europe
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3528
-170,-20
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International Astronomical Union (IAU) and United States Geologic Survey (USGS)
20121002
Planetary Nomenclature of Amalthea
Vector Data
Flagstaff, AZ
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
For current list of reference please see: http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/References
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/
Point file of planetary nomenclature features and attributes
Planetary nomenclature, like terrestrial nomenclature, is used to uniquely identify a feature on the surface of a planet or satellite so that the feature can be easily located, described, and discussed. This file is generate from the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature and contains detailed information about all names of topographic and albedo features on planets and satellites (and some planetary ring and ring-gap systems) that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named and approved from its founding in 1919 through the present time.
1919
2012
publication date
Weekly
-180.0000
180.0000
90.0000
-90.0000
Astropedia
Nomenclature
Planetary Geoscience SKOS
Planetary Geology
WFS
Shapefile
KML
Feature Catalog
Planetary Geoscience SKOS
Amalthea
GIS software is required to view these data.
Public domain.
Tenielle A Gaither
U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Region
Geologist
mailing address
2255 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff
AZ
86001-1637
US
928-556-7387
928-556-7032
tgaither@usgs.gov
International Astronomical Union (IAU) and United States Geologic Survey (USGS)
none
Level 1: Public
Public data is accessible to all requester categories, including the General Public, with limited to no restrictions.
PostGIS database
United States Geologic Survey
1986
Open-File Report 84-692
Masursky, Harold and others
http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/Page/History
Although we have attempted to check the accuracy of all data in this volume, we realize that some errors will remain in a work of this size. Readers noting errors or omissions are urged to communicate them to the USGS Astrogeology Science Center IAU Nomenclature representative.
The database is always in flux and there are known registration issues depending on the planetary body.
The horizontal accuracy can vary largely from planetary body to body. Since planetary control networks change regularly as new data is gather there it can be hard to keep pace with the latest control network. This is an ongoing task for the maintainers.
vector digital data
5000000
online
publication date
Planetary Nomenclature
When the first images of the surface of a planet or satellite are obtained, themes for naming features are chosen and names of a few important features are proposed, usually by members of the appropriate IAU task group. Later, as higher resolution images and maps become available, names for additional features may be requested by investigators mapping or describing specific surfaces or geological formations. Anyone may suggest that a specific name be considered by a task group, but there is no guarantee that the name will be accepted. Names successfully reviewed by a task group are submitted to the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN). Upon successful review by the members of the WGPSN, names are considered approved and can be used on maps and in publications. Approved names are immediately entered into the official IAU database, the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, and posted on its web site. Any objections to these names based on significant, substantive problems must be forwarded in writing or email to the IAU Division III President within three months from the time the name was placed on the web site. Approved names are also listed in the transactions of the IAU.
Vector
Point
1690
Decimal degrees
Amalthea 2000
Amalthea 2000 IAU IAG
83500.0
1.0E-10
Planetary Nomenclature
FID
Internal feature number.
ESRI
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Shape
Feature geometry.
ESRI
Coordinates defining the features.
FEATURE
As spelled by honoree or by reference shown in Sources of Planetary Names; brackets indicate that the name has been dropped or was never officially approved. This field shows the names with the diacritical marks.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/References
CLEAN_FEAT
This field shows the feature name without the diacritical marks which can cause display issues in some programs. The correct spelling of a feature name includes diacritical marks not shown in this field.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/References
APPROVALDT
Date when name was adopted. Starting in mid-September 2006, complete dates are recorded (YYYY-MM-DD). Before mid-September 2006, only the approval year was recorded.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
ORIGIN
Short explanation of name.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
DIAMETER
Approximate diameter or longest dimension of feature in kilometers.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
CENTER_LON
Longitude of center of feature. Degrees 0 to 360 in an east or west system. On the Moon, positive longitude values indicate east longitudes, and negative values indicate west longitudes.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
CENTER_LAT
Latitude of center of feature. Positive numbers indicate that the feature is located in the northern hemisphere, and negative numbers indicate that the feature is located in the southern hemisphere.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
TYPE
Latin or Greek descriptor term
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
TYPE
String
255
Albedo Feature (AL)
Geographic area distinguished by amount of reflected light
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Arcus, arcus (AR)
Arc-shaped feature
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Catena, catenae (CA)
Chain of craters
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Cavus, cavi (CB)
Hollows, irregular steep-sided depressions usually in arrays or clusters
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Chaos, chaoses (CH)
Distinctive area of broken terrain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Chasma, chasmata (CM)
A deep, elongated, steep-sided depression
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Collis, colles (CO)
Small hills or knobs
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Corona, coronae (CR)
Ovoid-shaped feature
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Crater, craters (AA)
A circular depression
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Dorsum, dorsa (DO)
Ridge
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Eruptive center (ER)
Active volcanic centers on Io
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Facula, faculae (FA)
Bright spot
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Farrum, farra (FR)
Pancake-like structure, or a row of such structures
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Flexus, flexus (FE)
A very low curvilinear ridge with a scalloped pattern
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Fluctus, fluctus (FL)
Flow terrain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Flumen, flumina (FM)
Channel on Titan that might carry liquid
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Fossa, fossae (FO)
Long, narrow depression
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Insula, insulae (IN)
Island (islands), an isolated land area (or group of such areas) surrounded by, or nearly surrounded by, a liquid area (sea or lake).
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Labes, labes (LA)
Landslide
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Labyrinthus, labyrinthi (LB)
Complex of intersecting valleys or ridges.
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Lacus, lacus (LC)
"Lake" or small plain; on Titan, a "lake" or small, dark plain with discrete, sharp boundaries
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Landing site name (LF)
Lunar features at or near Apollo landing sites
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Large ringed feature (LG)
Cryptic ringed features
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Linea, lineae (LI)
A dark or bright elongate marking, may be curved or straight
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Lingula, lingulae (LN)
Extension of plateau having rounded lobate or tongue-like boundaries
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Macula, maculae (MA)
Dark spot, may be irregular
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Mare, maria (ME)
"Sea"; large circular plain; on Titan, large expanses of dark materials thought to be liquid hydrocarbons
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Mensa, mensae (MN)
A flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Mons, montes (MO)
Mountain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Oceanus, oceani (OC)
A very large dark area on the moon
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Palus, paludes (PA)
"Swamp"; small plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Patera, paterae (PE)
An irregular crater, or a complex one with scalloped edges
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Planitia, planitiae (PL)
Low plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Planum, plana (PM)
Plateau or high plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Plume, plumes (PU)
Cryo-volcanic features on Triton
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Promontorium, promontoria (PR)
"Cape"; headland promontoria
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Regio, regiones (RE)
A large area marked by reflectivity or color distinctions from adjacent areas, or a broad geographic region
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Rima, rimae (RI)
Fissure
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Rupes, rupes (RU)
Scarp
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Satellite Feature (SF)
A feature that shares the name of an associated feature. For example, on the Moon the craters referred to as "Lettered Craters" are classified in the gazetteer as "Satellite Features."
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Scopulus, scopuli (SC)
Lobate or irregular scarp
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Serpens, serpentes (SE)
Sinuous feature with segments of positive and negative relief along its length
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Sinus, sinus (SI)
"Bay"; small plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Sulcus, sulci (SU)
Subparallel furrows and ridges
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Terra, terrae (TA)
Extensive land mass
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Tessera, tesserae (TE)
Tile-like, polygonal terrain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Tholus, tholi (TH)
Small domical mountain or hill
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Unda, undae (UN)
Dunes
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Vallis, valles (VA)
Valley
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Vastitas, vastitates (VS)
Extensive plain
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
Virga, virgae (VI)
A streak or stripe of color
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms
CODE
Country or ethnic group that is origin of name
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/Abbreviations
APPROVAL
Number indicates IAU level of approval
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
APPROVAL
String
255
1
Proposed (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
2
Task Group approval (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
3
WGPSN approval (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
4
Executive Committee approval (not currently used)
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
5
Adopted by IAU
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
6
Dropped, no longer in use
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
7
Never approved by the IAU
https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Page/Specifics
WEST_LON
Approximate westernmost longitude extent. Using a positive East longitude system.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
EAST_LON
Approximate easternmost longtiude extent. Using a positive East longitude system.
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
SOUTH_LAT
Approximate southernmost planetocentric latitude extent
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
NORTH_LAT
Approximate northernmost planetocentric latitude extent
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
ETHNICITY
Country or ethnic group that is origin of name
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/site/Abbreviations
CONTINENT
Continent or large geographic division that is origin of name
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
QUAD_NAME
The name of planetary quadrant that the features center point lies within
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
QUAD_CODE
The specific planetary quadrant that the features center point lies within
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
LINK
URL directly to feature on the planetary nomenclature website
International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)
Tenielle A Gaither
U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Region
Geologist
mailing address
2255 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff
AZ
86001-1637
US
928-556-7387
928-556-7032
tgaither@usgs.gov
Downloadable Data
none
Digital Data
https://astrocloud.wr.usgs.gov/dataset/data/nomenclature/AMALTHEA/WFS?request=getCapabilities
none
Nomenclature
Jupiter
Amalthea
83500
83500
Planetographic
0 to 360
Positive West
90
-90
360
0
20170901
USGS Astrogeology Science Center
Marc Hunter
IT Specialist (Applications Software)
mailing and physical
2255 N. Gemini Dr
Flagstaff
AZ
86001
(928)556-7220
mahunter@usgs.gov
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
FGDC-STD-001-1998
local time
USGS Astrogeology Planetary Geoscience Metadata Standard
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