This list of geological features on Ariel itemizes the named geological features on the moon of Uranus called Ariel. Nearly all of the features are named for bright spirits of world mythologies.[1] All information in the tables below comes from the United States Geological Survey.[2]
Valleys
editThe grooves running along the median line of chasmata are called valles.
| Name | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval Date | Namesake | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leprechaun Vallis | 10°24′S 10°12′E / 10.4°S 10.2°E | 328 | 1988 | Leprechauns of Irish mythology | WGPSN |
| Sprite Vallis | 14°54′S 340°00′E / 14.9°S 340°E | 305 | 1988 | Sprites of Celtic mythology | WGPSN |
Chasms
editArielian graben are called chasmata.
| Name | Coordinates | Length (km) | Approval Date | Namesake | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownie Chasma | 16°00′S 37°36′E / 16°S 37.6°E | 343 | 1988 | Brownies (British folklore) | WGPSN |
| Kachina Chasma | 33°42′S 246°00′E / 33.7°S 246°E | 622 | 1988 | Kachina (Hopi mythology) | WGPSN |
| Kewpie Chasma | 28°18′S 326°54′E / 28.3°S 326.9°E | 467 | 1988 | Kewpie (British folklore) | WGPSN |
| Korrigan Chasma | 27°36′S 347°30′E / 27.6°S 347.5°E | 365 | 1988 | Korrigans (Breton folklore) | WGPSN |
| Kra Chasma | 32°06′S 354°12′E / 32.1°S 354.2°E | 142 | 1988 | Kra (Akan belief system) | WGPSN |
| Pixie Chasma | 20°24′S 5°06′E / 20.4°S 5.1°E | 278 | 1988 | Pixie (British folklore) | WGPSN |
| Sylph Chasma | 48°36′S 353°00′E / 48.6°S 353°E | 349 | 1988 | Sylph (British folklore) | WGPSN |
Craters
editReferences
edit- ^ Strobell, M.E.; Masursky, H. (1987). "New Features Named on the Moon and Uranian Satellites". Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 18: 964–65. Bibcode:1987LPI....18..964S.
- ^ "Nomenclature Search Results: Ariel". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology. Retrieved 2010-11-29.