Borealis Planitia
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Borealis Planitia | |
Coordinates | 73.4° N, 79.5° W |
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Eponym | Latin for "Northern Plain" |
Borealis Planitia is a large basin on Mercury with a smooth floor, thought to be similar to a lunar mare.[1] It is centered at 73.4° N, 79.5° W. The name is Latin for "Northern Plain".