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List of geological features on Ganymede

This is a list of named geological features, except craters, on Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter. The list is complete as of August 2022.

Catenae (crater chains)

Catenae on Ganymede are named after deities from Middle Eastern mythology.

Faculae

Bright patches on Ganymede's surface, called faculae (some of which are palimpsests or ghost craters), are named after important and sacred places from Ancient Egyptian mythology.

Fossae (ditches)

Fossae on Ganymede are named after deities and theological principles from Middle Eastern mythologies.

Paterae

Isolated, shallow depressions on Ganymede's surface, called paterae, are named after dried-up river valleys (known as wadis) that are found in the Middle East.

Regiones

Regiones, which are dark, ancient regions on Ganymede's surface, are named after astronomers who contributed to the discovery of Jupiter's moons.

Sulci

Sulci are brighter, younger, and relatively smoother, grooved terrains on Ganymede. They are mostly named after deities, heroes, and important places from Middle Eastern mythologies. Others are named after places and concepts associated with the mythological Trojan prince Ganymede and his home kingdom of Troy from Greek mythology. One is named after a mythological place from Maya mythology.

Dropped names

See also

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