List of geological features on Dione
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This is a list of named geological features on Dione. Dionean geological features are named after people and places in Roman mythology.
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[edit] Chasms
Dionean chasms are called chasmata. They are named after important locations in Roman mythology and history.
| Chasma | Named after |
|---|---|
| Larissa Chasma | Larissa |
| Latium Chasma | Latium |
| Palatine Chasma | Palatine Hill |
| Tibur Chasma | Tibur |
[edit] Lineae
Dionean lineae (bright wispy markings) are named after important locations in Roman history.
| Linea | Named after |
|---|---|
| Carthage Linea | Carthage |
| Padua Linea | Padua |
| Palatine Linea | Palatine Hill |
[edit] Craters
Dionean craters are named after figures from Greek and Roman mythology, especially the Aeneid.
| Crater | Named after |
|---|---|
| Adrastus | Adrastus |
| Aeneas | Aeneas |
| Amata | Amata |
| Anchises | Anchises |
| Anchises | Antenor |
| Butes | Butes |
| Caieta | Caieta |
| Cassandra | Cassandra |
| Catillus | Catillus |
| Coras | Coras |
| Creusa | Creusa |
| Dido | Dido |
| Halys | Halys |
| Ilia | Ilia |
| Italus | Italus |
| Latagus | Latagus |
| Lausus | Lausus |
| Magus | Magus |
| Massicus | Massicus |
| Palinarus | Palinarus |
| Remus | Remus |
| Ripheus | Ripheus |
| Romulus | Romulus |
| Sabinus | Sabinus |
| Turnus | Turnus |
[edit] External links
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| Janus' group | Mimas | Enceladus | Tethys | Dione | Rhea | Titan | Hyperion | Iapetus | Inuit group | Gallic group | Norse group |
| See also: Pronunciation key | Rings of Saturn |
