What is Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature?
The USGS and the International Astronomical Union maintain the official names of surface features on planets and moons. The gazetteer has maps for each body with every named feature.
Free
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
Official names of craters, mountains and features on planets and moons
- Coverage
- Planets and moons
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Official feature names
- Maps for planets and moons
- Name origins
The details
- Coverage
- Planets and moons
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature
- Made by
- USGS Astrogeology Science Center (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
- Look up a crater to learn who or what it is named after.
Who it is for
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature is especially useful for stargazers and students.
Questions about Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
Is Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature free?
Yes. Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature get its data?
IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature.
Can I use Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature?
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