Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mare Chronium
M
M
-58.0
210.0
0.0
"Cronian Sea", northern part of World Sea where eternal dead calm, dangerous to ships, prevailed.
Mare Chronium
M
ME
-57.7
150.0
0.0
"Cronian Sea", northern part of World Sea where eternal dead calm, dangerous to ships, prevailed.
Mare Orientale
E
m
-19.4
-92.8
327.0
"Eastern sea."
Mare Spumans
E
m
1.1
65.1
139.0
"Foaming Sea."
Moeris Lacus
M
M
8.0
270.0
0.0
"Moeris Lake;" Moeris was Egyptian lake in Libyan Desert.
Moeris Lacus
M
ME
7.9
90.0
0.0
"Moeris Lake;" Moeris was Egyptian lake in Libyan Desert.
Mare Boreum
M
M
60.0
180.0
0.0
"North Sea"
Mare Boreum
M
ME
59.7
180.0
0.0
"North Sea"
Margaritifer Sinus
M
M
-10.0
25.0
0.0
"Pearl Bay," after Pearl Coast, South India.
Margaritifer Sinus
M
ME
-9.9
335.0
0.0
"Pearl Bay," after Pearl Coast, South India.
Mare Ingenii
E
m
-33.7
163.5
318.0
"Sea of Cleverness."
Mare Nubium
E
m
-21.3
-16.6
715.0
"Sea of Clouds."
Mare Frigoris
E
m
56.0
1.4
1,596.0
"Sea of Cold."
Mare Crisium
E
m
17.0
59.1
418.0
"Sea of Crises."
Mare Fecunditatis
E
m
-7.8
51.3
909.0
"Sea of Fecundity."
Mare Insularum
E
m
7.5
-30.9
513.0
"Sea of Islands."
Mare Humorum
E
m
-24.4
-38.6
389.0
"Sea of Moisture."
Mare Moscoviense
E
m
27.3
147.9
277.0
"Sea of Muscovy."
Mare Nectaris
E
m
-15.2
35.5
333.0
"Sea of Nectar."
Mare Serenitatis
E
m
28.0
17.5
707.0
"Sea of Serenity."
Mare Imbrium
E
m
32.8
-15.6
1,123.0
"Sea of Showers."
Mare Marginis
E
m
13.3
86.1
420.0
"Sea of the Edge."
Mare Sirenum
M
M
-30.0
155.0
0.0
"Sea of the Sirens."
Mare Sirenum
M
ME
-29.7
205.0
0.0
"Sea of the Sirens."
Mare Tranquillitatis
E
m
8.5
31.4
873.0
"Sea of Tranquility."
Mare Vaporum
E
m
13.3
3.6
245.0
"Sea of Vapors."
Mare Undarum
E
m
6.8
68.4
243.0
"Sea of Waves."
Mare Cognitum
E
m
-10.0
-23.1
376.0
"Sea that has become known." Ranger VII impact site.
Mare Anguis
E
m
22.6
67.7
150.0
"Serpent Sea."
Mare Australe
M
M
-60.0
10.0
0.0
"South Sea"
Mare Australe
M
ME
-59.7
350.0
0.0
"South Sea"
Mare Australe
E
m
-38.9
93.0
603.0
"Southern Sea."
Mona Lisa
V
V
25.6
25.1
79.4
(Lisa Giacondo); Leonardo da Vinci's model (b. c. 1474).
Messala
E
m
39.2
60.5
125.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala A
E
m
36.6
53.8
26.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala B
E
m
37.4
59.9
18.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala C
E
m
40.9
65.8
12.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala D
E
m
40.5
67.8
28.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala E
E
m
40.0
64.9
40.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala F
E
m
38.9
64.4
32.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala G
E
m
39.1
68.6
29.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala J
E
m
41.1
61.2
15.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Messala K
E
m
41.1
58.5
13.0
(Ma-Sa-Allah); Jewish astronomer (unkn- c. 815).
Malintzin Patera
V
V
57.0
81.5
60.0
(Malina); Aztec Indian guide, interpreter (1501-1550).
Mark Twain
H
H
-11.2
137.9
149.0
(Samuel Clemens); American novelist, satirist (1835-1910).
Metiscus
S
di
6.0
93.3
43.8
A Rutulian, charioteer of Turnus.
Murranus
S
di
12.8
90.7
56.8
A Rutulian.
Malprimis
S
ia
-15.2
118.2
377.0
A Saracen lord from Brigale; killed by Gerin in the first battle.
Malun
S
ia
5.9
41.3
121.0
A Saracen lord; killed by Oliver.
Magus
S
di
18.4
24.4
45.8
A soldier of Turnus, killed by Aeneas.
Moses
V
V
34.6
119.9
28.0
A., "Grandma"; American painter (1860-1961).
Malingee
U
um
-22.9
13.9
164.0
Aboriginal spirit who travels at night.
Miralaidji Corona
V
V
-14.0
163.8
300.0
Aborigine fertility goddess.
Mickiewicz
H
H
23.6
103.1
100.0
Adam Bernard; Polish poet (1798-1855).
Metius
E
m
-40.3
43.3
87.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Metius B
E
m
-40.1
44.3
14.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Metius C
E
m
-44.2
49.1
11.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Metius D
E
m
-42.6
48.4
11.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Metius E
E
m
-39.7
42.8
6.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Metius F
E
m
-39.1
42.9
8.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Metius G
E
m
-40.3
45.3
9.0
Adriaan Adriaanszoon; Dutch astronomer (1571-1635).
Mare Hadriacum
M
M
-40.0
270.0
0.0
Adriatic Sea.
Mare Hadriacum
M
ME
-39.7
90.0
0.0
Adriatic Sea.
Merisa Fluctus
V
V
20.5
9.0
630.0
Adygan (N. Caucasus) beekeeping goddess.
Migazesh Colles
V
V
-49.0
198.0
230.0
Adygan (N. Caucasus) daughter of sea goddess.
Mons Ganau
E
m
4.8
120.6
14.0
African male name.
Mulungu Patera
J
io
17.3
217.9
62.5
African thunder god.
Mansa
V
V
-33.9
63.4
8.1
Akan first name.
Mamitu Tesserae
V
V
22.0
44.0
900.0
Akkadian destiny goddess.
Mitsina
J
ca
57.5
103.7
40.4
Alaskan old man who perished while hunting on ice.
Medusae Sulci
M
M
-5.0
160.1
190.0
Albedo feature name.
Medusae Sulci
M
ME
-4.9
199.9
190.0
Albedo feature name.
Memnonia Sulci
M
M
-6.8
175.3
450.0
Albedo feature name.
Memnonia Sulci
M
ME
-6.7
184.7
450.0
Albedo feature name.
Michelson
E
m
7.2
-120.7
123.0
Albert Abraham; German-American physicist; Nobel laureate (1852-1931).
Michelson G
E
m
5.7
-118.8
27.0
Albert Abraham; German-American physicist; Nobel laureate (1852-1931).
Michelson H
E
m
4.6
-116.8
35.0
Albert Abraham; German-American physicist; Nobel laureate (1852-1931).
Michelson V
E
m
8.0
-124.4
20.0
Albert Abraham; German-American physicist; Nobel laureate (1852-1931).
Michelson W
E
m
7.5
-121.3
25.0
Albert Abraham; German-American physicist; Nobel laureate (1852-1931).
Marth
E
m
-31.1
-29.3
6.0
Albert; German astronomer (1828-1897).
Marth
M
M
13.0
3.5
98.4
Albert; German astronomer (1828-1897).
Marth
M
ME
12.9
356.5
98.4
Albert; German astronomer (1828-1897).
Marth K
E
m
-29.9
-28.7
3.0
Albert; German astronomer (1828-1897).
Mons Penck
E
m
-10.0
21.6
30.0
Albrecht; German geographer (1858-1945).
Malyy
E
m
21.9
105.3
41.0
Aleksandr L'vovich; Soviet rocketry scientist (1907-1961).
Malyy G
E
m
21.7
106.9
28.0
Aleksandr L'vovich; Soviet rocketry scientist (1907-1961).
Malyy K
E
m
19.6
107.0
15.0
Aleksandr L'vovich; Soviet rocketry scientist (1907-1961).
Malyy L
E
m
19.9
106.1
14.0
Aleksandr L'vovich; Soviet rocketry scientist (1907-1961).
Mons Vinogradov
E
m
22.4
-32.4
25.0
Aleksandr Pavlovich; Soviet geochemist and cosmochemist (1895-1975). Note: Formerly Mons Euler
Markov
E
m
53.4
-62.7
40.0
Aleksandr Vladimirovich; Soviet astrophysicist (1897-1968); Andrei Andreevich; Russian mathematician (1856-1922).
Markov E
E
m
50.6
-60.1
13.0
Aleksandr Vladimirovich; Soviet astrophysicist (1897-1968); Andrei Andreevich; Russian mathematician (1856-1922).
Markov F
E
m
50.0
-61.8
8.0
Aleksandr Vladimirovich; Soviet astrophysicist (1897-1968); Andrei Andreevich; Russian mathematician (1856-1922).
Markov G
E
m
50.0
-56.2
5.0
Aleksandr Vladimirovich; Soviet astrophysicist (1897-1968); Andrei Andreevich; Russian mathematician (1856-1922).
Markov U
E
m
51.9
-60.2
29.0
Aleksandr Vladimirovich; Soviet astrophysicist (1897-1968); Andrei Andreevich; Russian mathematician (1856-1922).
McAdie
E
m
2.1
92.1
45.0
Alexander George; American meteorologist (1863-1943).
Michabo Patera
J
io
1.2
167.6
104.0
Algonquin lord of eastern light, thunder, and wind.
Molpadia Linea
V
V
-48.0
355.0
0.0
Amazon.
Macrobius
E
m
21.3
46.0
64.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius C
E
m
20.8
45.0
10.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius E
E
m
18.7
46.8
10.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius F
E
m
22.5
48.5
11.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius K
E
m
21.5
40.2
12.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius M
E
m
25.0
41.0
42.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius N
E
m
22.8
40.8
5.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius P
E
m
23.0
39.5
18.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius Q
E
m
20.4
47.6
9.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius S
E
m
23.3
49.6
26.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius T
E
m
23.8
48.6
29.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius U
E
m
25.0
42.8
6.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius V
E
m
25.4
43.3
5.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Macrobius W
E
m
24.8
44.6
26.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius X
E
m
23.0
42.2
4.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius Y
E
m
23.6
42.2
5.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
Macrobius Z
E
m
24.3
42.6
5.0
Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius; Roman writer (unkn-fl. c. 410).
McMurdo
M
M
-84.4
359.1
30.3
American station in Antarctica.
McMurdo
M
ME
-84.3
0.9
30.3
American station in Antarctica.
Massicus
S
di
-35.0
55.4
39.0
An Etruscan ally of Aeneas.
Manzan-Gurme Tesserae
V
V
39.0
359.5
1,354.0
Ancestress who possesses the book of fate in Mongol, Tibetan, Buriat mythologies.
Memphis Facula
J
ga
14.1
131.9
361.0
Ancient capitol of lower kingdom.
Maat Mons
V
V
0.5
194.6
395.0
Ancient Egyptian goddess of truth and justice.
Menkerot Dorsa
V
V
-20.0
351.5
770.0
Ancient Egyptian goddess, mother of the sun.
Mons Ampère
E
m
19.0
-4.0
30.0
André-Marie; French physicist (1775-1836).
McKellar
E
m
-15.7
-170.8
51.0
Andrew; Canadian astronomer (1910-1960).
McKellar B
E
m
-13.1
-169.1
16.0
Andrew; Canadian astronomer (1910-1960).
McKellar S
E
m
-16.0
-173.3
23.0
Andrew; Canadian astronomer (1910-1960).
McKellar T
E
m
-15.1
-173.0
45.0
Andrew; Canadian astronomer (1910-1960).
McKellar U
E
m
-13.9
-174.5
37.0
Andrew; Canadian astronomer (1910-1960).
Mohorovičić
E
m
-19.0
-165.0
51.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mohorovičić A
E
m
-16.0
-163.1
20.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mohorovičić D
E
m
-17.8
-162.1
18.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mohorovičić F
E
m
-18.9
-163.6
23.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mohorovičić R
E
m
-19.9
-167.7
42.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mohorovičić W
E
m
-17.7
-166.5
21.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mohorovičić Z
E
m
-18.6
-165.1
14.0
Andrija; Croatian geophysicist (1857-1936). (Spelling changed from Mohoróvičic.)
Mowatt
V
V
-14.6
292.3
38.4
Anna; American actress, playwright, author (1819-1870).
Magnani
V
V
58.6
337.2
26.4
Anna; Italian actress (1908-1973).
Manzolini
V
V
25.6
91.3
41.8
Anna; Italian anatomist, teacher (1716-1774).
Mezrina Patera
V
V
-33.3
68.8
60.0
Anna; Russian clay toy sculptor (1853-1938).
Maunder
E
m
-14.6
-93.8
55.0
Annie Scott Dill Russell; British astronomer (1868-1947); Edward Walter; British astronomer (1851-1928).
Maunder A
E
m
-3.2
-90.5
15.0
Annie Scott Dill Russell; British astronomer (1868-1947); Edward Walter; British astronomer (1851-1928).
Maunder B
E
m
-9.0
-90.3
17.0
Annie Scott Dill Russell; British astronomer (1868-1947); Edward Walter; British astronomer (1851-1928).
[Maunder Z]
E
m
-4.8
-92.4
21.0
Annie Scott Dill Russell; British astronomer (1868-1947); Edward Walter; British astronomer (1851-1928). Note: Renamed Couder
Mons Moro
E
m
-12.0
-19.7
10.0
Antonio Lazzaro; Italian Earth scientist (1687-1764).
Menat Undae
V
V
-24.8
339.4
100.0
Arabian desert goddess.
Monira
E
m
-12.6
-1.7
2.0
Arabic female name.
Mons Esam
E
m
14.6
35.7
8.0
Arabic male name.
Mopsus
S
pe
6.6
109.1
37.0
Argonaut, prophesying son of Apollo.
Mihr Patera
J
io
-16.5
305.5
61.7
Armenian fire god.
Mee
E
m
-43.7
-35.3
126.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee A
E
m
-44.4
-29.1
14.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee B
E
m
-44.6
-31.1
15.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee C
E
m
-45.3
-28.7
13.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee D
E
m
-45.3
-32.9
9.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee E
E
m
-43.0
-35.3
16.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee F
E
m
-43.3
-36.7
12.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee G
E
m
-45.5
-40.7
23.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee H
E
m
-44.1
-39.4
48.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee J
E
m
-44.5
-40.6
10.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee K
E
m
-44.4
-41.6
9.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee L
E
m
-44.0
-41.5
8.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee M
E
m
-45.8
-29.1
8.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee N
E
m
-45.2
-42.2
6.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee P
E
m
-45.9
-30.0
14.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee Q
E
m
-43.6
-33.9
1.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee R
E
m
-44.0
-43.4
10.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee S
E
m
-43.2
-41.0
12.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee T
E
m
-42.5
-38.2
9.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee U
E
m
-42.8
-33.9
8.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee V
E
m
-45.5
-42.4
7.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee W
E
m
-43.6
-35.5
5.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee X
E
m
-41.5
-36.0
7.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee Y
E
m
-44.3
-36.8
7.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Mee Z
E
m
-44.7
-42.6
12.0
Arthur Butler Phillips; Scottish astronomer (1860-1926).
Modred
S
mi
4.2
219.7
26.0
Arthur's bastard son and mortal enemy; delivered fatal wound to Arthur but was killed by him.
Morgan
S
mi
24.2
245.0
43.0
Arthur's half sister; enchantress; plotted to destroy Arthur but failed.
Minu-Anni Tessera
V
V
-20.0
30.0
1,300.0
Assyrian fate goddess.
Misharu
J
ga
-4.4
335.9
88.0
Assyro-Babylonian god of law.
Makh Corona
V
V
-48.7
85.0
200.0
Assyro-Babylonian goddess of fecundity.
Mashu Sulcus
J
ga
29.8
205.7
2,960.0
Assyro-Babylonian; mountain with twin peaks where sun rose and set.
Middle Crescent
E
m
-3.2
-23.4
0.0
Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 12 site.
Mackin
E
m
20.1
30.7
0.0
Astronaut-named feature, Apollo 17 site. (Spelling changed from Mackin-Apollo.)
Möbius
E
m
15.8
101.2
50.0
August Ferdinand; German mathematician, astronomer (1790-1868).
March
H
H
31.1
175.5
70.0
Ausias; Spanish (Catalan) poet (1397-1459).
Mulgildie
A
ma
57.7
176.1
2.5
Australian coal basin.
Madalait Corona
V
V
37.6
206.4
150.0
Australian creator goddess; "Creator of life."
Mots Chasma
V
V
51.9
56.1
464.0
Avarian (Caucasus) moon goddess.
Matlalcue Vallis
V
V
-33.0
167.5
300.0
Aztec fresh water goddess.
Masateotl Corona
V
V
-53.0
244.0
180.0
Aztec goddess of love and fertility.
Mazda Paterae
J
io
-8.8
313.3
240.8
Babylonian sun god.
[Mazda Catena]
J
io
-8.8
313.3
240.8
Babylonian sun god. (Changed to Mazda Paterae.)
Malik Patera
J
io
-34.2
129.6
121.7
Babylonian, Caananite sun god.
Merak Vallis
V
V
-63.5
162.0
200.0
Balochi (Pakistan) river deity.
Marysya
V
V
53.3
75.1
6.3
Belorussian first name.
Monoshi Tholus
V
V
-37.7
252.0
15.0
Bengal goddess of snakes.
Minona Corona
V
V
23.5
218.5
130.0
Benin (W. Africa) goddess who grants fertility to both women and the land.
Morisot
V
V
-61.2
211.3
48.0
Berthe; French artist (1841-1895).
Markham
V
V
-4.1
155.6
71.8
Beryl; English aviator (1902-1986).
Moab
M
M
20.0
350.0
0.0
Biblical town bordering Edom.
Moab
M
ME
19.8
10.0
0.0
Biblical town bordering Edom.
Meri
S
hy
3.0
171.0
0.0
Bororo folk hero; the sun.
Monan Mons
J
io
15.2
104.5
297.0
Brazilian god who destroyed the world with fire and flood.
Monan Patera
J
io
19.7
105.4
112.9
Brazilian god who destroyed the world with fire and flood.
Maritsa
A
ma
44.6
151.5
2.4
Bulgarian coal field.
Michelangelo
H
H
-45.0
109.1
216.0
Buonarroti; Italian painter, sculptor and architect (1475-1564).
Mansfield Patera
V
V
29.5
227.5
80.0
Cathrin (Cathleen Beauchamp); New Zealand writer (1888-1923).
Math
J
eu
-25.6
183.7
10.8
Celtic god of wealth and treasure.
Mael Dúin
J
eu
-16.8
197.9
2.0
Celtic hero.
Morrigan Linea
V
V
-54.5
311.0
3,200.0
Celtic war goddess.
Morvran
J
eu
-4.9
152.6
15.0
Celtic; ugly son of Tegid.
Mazomba
N
tr
-18.5
63.5
0.0
Chaga (Tazania) mythical large fish.
Mama Patera
J
io
-11.3
355.3
15.7
Chagaba (Chibcha, Colombia) word for sun.
[Montesquieu]
E
m
-6.2
92.3
0.0
Charles De Secondat, Baron De; French writer (1689-1755). Note: This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Hirayama S.
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mees
E
m
13.6
-96.1
50.0
Charles Edward Kenneth; British-born American photographer (1882-1960).
Mees A
E
m
15.7
-95.2
36.0
Charles Edward Kenneth; British-born American photographer (1882-1960).
Mees J
E
m
12.3
-94.7
26.0
Charles Edward Kenneth; British-born American photographer (1882-1960).
Mees Y
E
m
15.7
-96.6
85.0
Charles Edward Kenneth; British-born American photographer (1882-1960).
Malapert
E
m
-84.9
12.9
69.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Malapert A
E
m
-80.4
-3.4
24.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Malapert B
E
m
-79.1
-2.4
37.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Malapert C
E
m
-81.5
10.5
40.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Malapert E
E
m
-84.3
21.2
17.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Malapert F
E
m
-81.5
14.9
11.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Malapert K
E
m
-78.8
6.8
36.0
Charles; Belgian astronomer, mathematician, philosopher (1581-1630).
Mason
E
m
42.6
30.5
33.0
Charles; British astronomer (1730-1787).
Mason A
E
m
42.8
30.1
5.0
Charles; British astronomer (1730-1787).
Mason B
E
m
41.8
29.6
10.0
Charles; British astronomer (1730-1787).
Mason C
E
m
42.9
33.8
12.0
Charles; British astronomer (1730-1787).
Messier
E
m
-1.9
47.6
11.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Messier A
E
m
-2.0
47.0
13.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Messier B
E
m
-0.9
48.0
6.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Messier D
E
m
-3.6
46.3
8.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Messier E
E
m
-3.3
45.4
5.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Messier J
E
m
-1.5
52.1
4.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Messier L
E
m
-1.2
51.8
6.0
Charles; French astronomer (1730-1817).
Miovasu
V
V
72.1
99.9
4.5
Cheyenne first name.
Ma Chih-Yuan
H
H
-60.4
78.0
179.0
Chinese dramatist (fl. 1251).
Maa-Ling
V
V
-14.7
359.5
6.0
Chinese first name.
Magu Tessera
V
V
-52.0
305.0
300.0
Chinese goddess of immortality.
Ma Shouzhen
V
V
-35.7
92.5
18.9
Chinese poet, painter (1592-1628).
Monad Regio
N
tr
20.0
37.0
0.0
Chinese symbol of duality in nature.
Mu Guiying
V
V
41.2
81.0
32.3
Chinese warrior.
Mons Huygens
E
m
20.0
-2.9
40.0
Christiaan; Dutch astronomer, mathematician, physicist (1629-1695).
Mons Wolff
E
m
17.0
-6.8
35.0
Christian, Baron von; German philosopher (1679-1754).
Mare Cimmerium
M
M
-20.0
220.0
0.0
Cimmerians were ancient Thracian seafarers; "far western sea" (Homer).
Mare Cimmerium
M
ME
-19.8
140.0
0.0
Cimmerians were ancient Thracian seafarers; "far western sea" (Homer).
Mosul Sulci
S
en
-58.1
336.7
60.0
City where Isaac was pulled up in a basket to a mansion and four damsels in the tale “Isaac of Mosul.”
Malea Patera
M
M
-63.7
308.1
242.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Malea Patera
M
ME
-63.4
51.9
242.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Margaritifer Chaos
M
M
-8.7
21.6
390.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Margaritifer Chaos
M
ME
-8.6
338.4
390.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Margaritifer Terra
M
M
-5.0
25.0
2,600.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Margaritifer Terra
M
ME
-4.9
335.0
2,600.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Medusae Fossae
M
M
-3.2
163.0
333.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Medusae Fossae
M
ME
-3.2
197.0
333.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Melas Chasma
M
M
-10.4
72.7
547.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Melas Chasma
M
ME
-10.3
287.3
547.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Melas Dorsa
M
M
-18.5
71.7
560.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Melas Dorsa
M
ME
-18.3
288.3
560.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Melas Fossae
M
M
-26.8
72.3
600.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Melas Fossae
M
ME
-26.5
287.7
600.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Memnonia Fossae
M
M
-23.6
154.4
1,597.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Memnonia Fossae
M
ME
-23.4
205.6
1,597.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Meridiani Planum
M
M
0.2
2.5
1,100.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Meridiani Planum
M
ME
0.2
357.5
1,100.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Meroe Patera
M
M
7.0
291.4
50.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Meroe Patera
M
ME
6.9
68.6
50.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Morpheos Rupes
M
M
-36.4
234.5
353.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Morpheos Rupes
M
ME
-36.1
125.5
353.0
Classical albedo feature name.
Matrona Vallis
M
M
-7.7
183.9
51.0
Classical name for present Marne River, France.
Matrona Vallis
M
ME
-7.6
176.1
51.0
Classical name for present Marne River, France.
Munda Vallis
M
M
-5.5
146.3
10.0
Classical name for river in ancient Lusitania, (modern Mondega River in Portugal).
Munda Vallis
M
ME
-5.4
213.7
10.0
Classical name for river in ancient Lusitania, (modern Mondega River in Portugal).
Minio Vallis
M
M
-4.3
151.8
88.0
Classical name for river in Italy.
Minio Vallis
M
ME
-4.3
208.2
88.0
Classical name for river in Italy.
Monet
H
H
44.4
10.3
303.0
Claude; French painter (1840-1926).
Monteverdi
H
H
63.8
77.3
138.0
Claudi; Italian composer (1567-1643).
Matanuska
A
ma
27.3
217.3
2.9
Coal field in Alaska, USA.
Maclaurin
E
m
-1.9
68.0
50.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin A
E
m
-3.0
67.6
29.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin B
E
m
-3.6
71.4
43.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin C
E
m
-1.1
69.6
26.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin D
E
m
-7.1
69.9
10.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin E
E
m
-3.5
65.7
20.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin G
E
m
-7.0
66.9
12.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin H
E
m
-1.6
64.1
41.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin J
E
m
-2.2
69.4
16.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin K
E
m
-0.9
66.9
34.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin L
E
m
-1.4
71.7
30.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin M
E
m
-4.8
69.4
42.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin N
E
m
-3.8
68.4
29.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin O
E
m
-0.3
67.9
37.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin P
E
m
-6.0
69.4
29.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin T
E
m
-1.8
65.4
35.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin U
E
m
-3.9
66.2
19.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin W
E
m
0.5
68.1
21.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Maclaurin X
E
m
-0.1
68.7
24.0
Colin; Scottish mathematician (1698-1746). (Spelling changed from MacLaurin.)
Mari Corona
V
V
54.0
151.0
200.0
Cretan goddess of plenty.
Morana Chasma
V
V
68.9
24.6
317.0
Czech moon goddess.
Magda
V
V
67.0
329.7
10.1
Danish first name.
Momu Coronae
V
V
-21.0
220.3
260.0
Darghinan (Daghestan) childbirth deity.
Mikhaylova Patera
V
V
-26.8
348.2
70.0
Dariya (better known as Dasha of Sevastopol); Russian nurse (c. 1830-c. 1915).
Maria Celeste
V
V
23.4
140.4
97.5
Daughter of Galileo (d. 1634).
Marina
U
ti
-15.5
316.0
40.0
Daughter to Pericles in "Pericles, Prince of Tyre."
McLaughlin
M
M
22.1
22.5
96.2
Dean B.; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin
M
ME
21.9
337.5
96.2
Dean B.; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin
E
m
47.1
-92.9
79.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin A
E
m
51.6
-92.4
35.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin B
E
m
50.2
-91.2
43.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin C
E
m
48.5
-91.9
60.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin P
E
m
45.0
-94.6
34.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin U
E
m
47.2
-97.0
30.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
McLaughlin Z
E
m
52.6
-92.8
21.0
Dean Benjamin; American astronomer (1901-1965).
Marhaus
S
mi
-9.0
0.1
34.0
Delivers poison wound to Tristram before being mortally wounded by him.
Melanthius
S
te
-58.5
192.6
250.0
Disloyal goatherd; insults Odysseus; is slain.
Mendeleev
E
m
5.7
140.9
313.0
Dmitri Ivanovich; Russian chemist (1834-1907).
Mendeleev P
E
m
2.7
139.4
29.0
Dmitri Ivanovich; Russian chemist (1834-1907).
Maksutov
E
m
-40.5
-168.7
83.0
Dmitrij Dmitrievich; Soviet optician (1896-1964).
Maksutov U
E
m
-40.1
-170.9
21.0
Dmitrij Dmitrievich; Soviet optician (1896-1964).
Menzel
E
m
3.4
36.9
3.0
Donald Howard; American astrophysicist, Smithsonian researcher (1901-1976).
Mutch
M
M
0.6
55.3
211.0
Dr. Thomas A.; American geologist, Viking Lander Imaging Team leader (1931-1980).
Mutch
M
ME
0.6
304.7
211.0
Dr. Thomas A.; American geologist, Viking Lander Imaging Team leader (1931-1980).
Metelitsa Dorsa
V
V
16.0
31.0
1,300.0
E. Slavic snowstorm deity.
Magura Fossae
V
V
-12.0
332.5
600.0
E. Slavic winged warrior maiden.
Mokosha Mons
V
V
57.7
255.0
270.0
East Slavic main goddess.
Mariotte
E
m
-28.5
-139.1
65.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684).
Mariotte P
E
m
-29.9
-139.7
30.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684).
Mariotte R
E
m
-30.1
-141.6
33.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684).
Mariotte U
E
m
-27.9
-142.8
34.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684).
Mariotte X
E
m
-25.3
-140.0
20.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
[Mariotte Y]
E
m
-23.3
-140.3
46.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684). Note: Renamed Murakami
Mariotte Z
E
m
-22.9
-139.0
47.0
Edme; French physicist (1620-1684).
Millay
V
V
24.4
111.2
48.0
Edna St. Vincent; American poet (1892-1950).
Munch
H
H
40.6
207.3
54.0
Edvard; Norwegian painter, printmaker,
and draftsman (1863-1944).
Milne
E
m
-31.4
112.2
272.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Milne K
E
m
-32.5
113.1
65.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Milne L
E
m
-33.7
112.7
26.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Milne M
E
m
-35.7
112.1
54.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Milne N
E
m
-35.5
110.8
37.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Milne P
E
m
-37.1
107.7
95.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Milne Q
E
m
-34.3
107.3
75.0
Edward Arthur; British mathematician, astrophysicist (1896-1950).
Maunder
M
M
-50.0
358.5
107.5
Edward W.; British astronomer (1851-1928).
Maunder
M
ME
-49.7
1.5
107.5
Edward W.; British astronomer (1851-1928).
Morley
E
m
-2.8
64.6
14.0
Edward Williams; American chemist (1838-1923).
Martz
M
M
-35.3
215.9
97.0
Edwin P.; American physicist (1916-1967).
Martz
M
ME
-35.0
144.1
97.0
Edwin P.; American physicist (1916-1967).
Min
J
ga
29.2
1.2
33.1
Egyptian fertility god.
Mentu Patera
J
io
7.0
139.4
103.0
Egyptian god of the rising sun.
Maa
J
ga
1.3
203.6
31.7
Egyptian god of the sense of sight.
Meskhent Tessera
V
V
65.8
103.1
1,056.0
Egyptian goddess of fortune.
Mafdet Tessera
V
V
9.2
38.5
370.0
Egyptian goddess of judicial authority and executions.
Mert Fluctus
V
V
-50.5
230.5
250.0
Egyptian goddess of music and singing.
Menhit
J
ga
-36.5
140.5
140.0
Egyptian lion and war goddess.
Mehit
J
ga
29.0
164.4
47.2
Egyptian lion-headed goddess; Anhur's wife.
Merit Ptah
V
V
11.4
115.6
16.5
Egyptian queen, physician (c. 2700 B.C.).
Meredith
V
V
-14.5
278.9
11.4
English first name.
Mildred
V
V
-51.7
348.3
12.0
English first name.
Mary
E
m
18.9
27.4
1.0
English form of Hebrew female name.
Michael
E
m
25.1
0.2
4.0
English male name.
Mouchez
E
m
78.3
-26.6
81.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mouchez A
E
m
80.8
-29.9
51.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mouchez B
E
m
78.2
-22.8
8.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mouchez C
E
m
77.4
-26.0
13.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mouchez J
E
m
79.4
-38.2
17.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mouchez L
E
m
78.6
-40.3
20.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mouchez M
E
m
80.2
-49.3
17.0
Ernest Amedee Barthelemy; French astronomer (1821-1892).
Mach
E
m
18.5
-149.3
180.0
Ernst; Austrian physicist, philosopher (1838-1916).
Mach H
E
m
14.9
-144.1
40.0
Ernst; Austrian physicist, philosopher (1838-1916).
Muru Tholus
V
V
-9.0
305.5
40.0
Estonian deity of meadows.
Maret
V
V
-33.3
280.2
11.7
Estonian first name.
Maa-Ema Corona
V
V
40.8
102.5
300.0
Estonian harvest goddess.
Meroe
M
M
35.0
285.0
0.0
Ethiopian island on Nile; now Atbar.
Meroe
M
ME
34.7
75.0
0.0
Ethiopian island on Nile; now Atbar.
Menrva
S
tn
20.1
87.2
392.0
Etruscan goddess of wisdom.
Mezentius
S
di
19.2
183.0
51.0
Etruscan king, ally of Turnus, father of Lausus.
Mendes Pinto
H
H
-61.3
17.8
214.0
F.; Portuguese prose author (c. 1510-1583).
Moissan
E
m
4.8
137.4
21.0
Ferdinand Frederic Henri; French chemist; Nobel laureate (1852-1907).
Magelhaens
E
m
-11.9
44.1
40.0
Fernao De (Ferdinand Magellan); Portuguese explorer (1480-1521).
Magelhaens A
E
m
-12.6
45.0
32.0
Fernao De (Ferdinand Magellan); Portuguese explorer (1480-1521).
Magelhaens
M
M
-32.7
174.8
105.0
Fernao de; Portuguese navigator (1480-1521).
Magelhaens
M
ME
-32.4
185.2
105.0
Fernao de; Portuguese navigator (1480-1521).
Ma Corona
V
V
-22.5
57.0
420.0
Fertility goddess from Asia Minor.
Mielikki Mons
V
V
-27.8
280.5
450.0
Finnish forest goddess.
Michelle
V
V
-19.6
40.5
15.0
First name from French.
Melanie
V
V
-62.8
144.3
12.3
First name from Greek.
Muriel
V
V
-41.7
12.4
20.2
First name from Greek.
Miriam
V
V
36.5
48.2
16.5
First name from Hebrew.
Mah Cavus
N
tr
38.0
6.0
0.0
Fish that holds up the universe (Persian).
MacDonald
V
V
30.0
120.7
17.6
Flora; Scottish heroine (1722-1790).
Mawu Corona
V
V
31.7
241.3
295.0
Fon (Benin) goddess of fertility.
Moulton
E
m
-61.1
97.2
49.0
Forest R.; American astronomer (1872-1952).
Moulton H
E
m
-61.5
100.6
44.0
Forest R.; American astronomer (1872-1952).
Moulton P
E
m
-63.9
93.5
14.0
Forest R.; American astronomer (1872-1952).
McMath
E
m
17.3
-165.6
86.0
Francis Charles; American engineer, astronomer (1867-1938); Robert Raynolds; American astronomer (1891-1962).
McMath A
E
m
19.2
-165.3
15.0
Francis Charles; American engineer, astronomer (1867-1938); Robert Raynolds; American astronomer (1891-1962).
McMath J
E
m
14.8
-163.3
36.0
Francis Charles; American engineer, astronomer (1867-1938); Robert Raynolds; American astronomer (1891-1962).
McMath M
E
m
16.1
-165.5
15.0
Francis Charles; American engineer, astronomer (1867-1938); Robert Raynolds; American astronomer (1891-1962).
McMath P
E
m
13.4
-168.6
28.0
Francis Charles; American engineer, astronomer (1867-1938); Robert Raynolds; American astronomer (1891-1962).
McMath Q
E
m
14.5
-167.7
20.0
Francis Charles; American engineer, astronomer (1867-1938); Robert Raynolds; American astronomer (1891-1962).
Moigno
E
m
66.4
28.9
36.0
Francois Napoleon Marie; French mathematician, physicist (1804-1884).
Moigno A
E
m
64.8
29.7
16.0
Francois Napoleon Marie; French mathematician, physicist (1804-1884).
Moigno B
E
m
64.6
26.1
26.0
Francois Napoleon Marie; French mathematician, physicist (1804-1884).
Moigno C
E
m
65.9
29.0
9.0
Francois Napoleon Marie; French mathematician, physicist (1804-1884).
Moigno D
E
m
65.2
27.7
23.0
Francois Napoleon Marie; French mathematician, physicist (1804-1884).
Medamothi Planum
N
tr
3.5
69.0
0.0
French fictional island, meaning "nowhere."
Madeleine
V
V
-4.7
293.2
16.0
French first name.
Marie
V
V
-21.7
232.4
14.2
French first name.
Mons André
E
m
5.2
120.6
10.0
French male name.
Mentor
S
te
0.2
44.2
62.0
Friend of Odysseus.
Melas Labes
M
M
-8.6
71.7
90.0
From albedo feature at 10S, 74W.
Melas Labes
M
ME
-8.5
288.3
90.0
From albedo feature at 10S, 74W.
Mareotis Fossae
M
M
44.0
75.3
1,860.0
From albedo feature at 32N, 96W.
Mareotis Fossae
M
ME
43.7
284.7
1,860.0
From albedo feature at 32N, 96W.
Malea Planum
M
M
-65.0
295.0
900.0
From albedo feature at 60S, 290W.
Malea Planum
M
ME
-64.8
65.0
900.0
From albedo feature at 60S, 290W.
Mae
V
V
-40.5
345.2
7.5
From Margaret, Greek first name.
Marianne
V
V
9.3
358.0
9.0
From Mary, Greek first name.
Mbul'di
V
V
23.8
74.7
6.0
Fulbe/Wodabi first name.
Mosaido
V
V
17.3
75.2
7.4
Fulbe/Wodabi first name.
Mistral
H
H
4.5
54.0
110.0
Gabriela; Chilean poet (1889-1957).
Munter
V
V
-15.3
39.3
32.1
Gabriele; German painter (1877-1962).
Midir
J
eu
3.7
338.8
37.4
Gaelic fate and underworld deity.
Mehseti Patera
V
V
16.0
311.0
60.0
Ganjevi; Azeri/Persian poetess (c. 1050-c. 1100).
Monge
E
m
-19.2
47.6
36.0
Gaspard; French mathematician (1746-1818).
Millochau
M
M
-21.4
275.0
115.0
Gaston; French astronomer (b. 1866).
Millochau
M
ME
-21.2
85.0
115.0
Gaston; French astronomer (b. 1866).
Montanari
E
m
-45.8
-20.6
76.0
Geminiano; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1633-1687).
Montanari D
E
m
-45.9
-22.1
24.0
Geminiano; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1633-1687).
Montanari W
E
m
-44.8
-18.1
7.0
Geminiano; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1633-1687).
Montes Agricola
E
m
29.1
-54.2
141.0
Georgius; German Earth scientist (1494-1555).
Mercator
E
m
-29.3
-26.1
46.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator A
E
m
-30.6
-27.8
9.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator B
E
m
-29.1
-25.1
8.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator C
E
m
-29.1
-26.9
8.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator D
E
m
-29.3
-25.3
7.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator E
E
m
-30.0
-26.8
5.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator F
E
m
-29.6
-26.8
4.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator G
E
m
-31.1
-25.0
14.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mercator K
E
m
-30.6
-22.7
4.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator L
E
m
-30.7
-23.5
4.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Mercator M
E
m
-30.2
-23.6
4.0
Gerard De Kremer (Gerhardus Mercator); Belgian cartographer, geographer, mathematician (1512-1594).
Monika
V
V
72.3
122.4
25.5
German first name.
Montes Spitzbergen
E
m
35.0
-5.0
60.0
German for "sharp peaks", and named for resemblance to the terrestrial island group.
Mons Dieter
E
m
5.0
120.2
20.0
German male name.
Maraldi
M
M
-62.2
32.0
124.0
Giacomo F.; French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi
M
ME
-61.9
328.0
124.0
Giacomo F.; French astronomer (1665-1729).
Moombi Corona
V
V
-64.5
235.5
100.0
Gikuyu (Kenya), the first woman, ancestor of nine tribes.
Maraldi
E
m
19.4
34.9
39.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi A
E
m
20.0
36.3
8.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi D
E
m
16.7
36.1
67.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi E
E
m
17.8
35.8
31.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi F
E
m
19.2
35.8
18.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi N
E
m
18.4
36.8
5.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi R
E
m
20.3
33.2
5.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Maraldi W
E
m
13.2
36.1
4.0
Giovanni Domenico; Italian-born French astronomer, geodesist (1709-1788); Giacomo Filippo; Italian-born French astronomer (1665-1729).
Musa
S
en
72.4
17.6
25.0
Goes to get the vessels that contain Jinni in "The City of Brass".
Meton
E
m
73.6
18.8
130.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton A
E
m
73.3
31.3
14.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton B
E
m
71.2
18.0
6.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton C
E
m
70.6
19.0
77.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton D
E
m
72.2
24.7
78.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton E
E
m
75.3
15.3
42.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton F
E
m
72.0
14.2
51.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton G
E
m
72.9
28.4
10.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meton W
E
m
67.4
17.3
7.0
Greek astronomer (unkn-fl. 432 B.C.).
Meiboia Tholus
V
V
-44.7
281.3
85.0
Greek bee goddess.
Moira Tessera
V
V
58.7
310.5
361.0
Greek fate goddess.
Mons Agnes
E
m
18.6
5.3
1.0
Greek female name.
Melissa
E
m
8.1
121.8
18.0
Greek female name. Note: Formerly Ibn Firnas Y
Margarita
V
V
12.7
9.2
13.0
Greek first name.
Melina
V
V
-69.9
319.5
12.7
Greek first name.
Melia Mons
V
V
62.8
119.3
311.0
Greek nymph.
Myron
H
H
70.9
79.3
31.0
Greek sculptor (fl. c. 480-440 B.C.).
Metis Regio
V
V
70.9
251.8
729.0
Greek Titaness.
Mnemosyne Regio
V
V
65.8
277.9
0.0
Greek Titaness.
Manto Fossae
V
V
63.6
64.9
536.0
Greek war goddess.
Mera
J
ca
64.1
75.2
39.5
Greek; another nymph of Artemis seduced by Zeus.
Mycenae Regio
J
io
-36.1
165.4
600.2
Greek; in some legends, Io was transformed there.
Media Regio
J
io
8.6
59.4
2,654.0
Greek; Io passed through this part of Iran in her wanderings.
Molpe Colles
V
V
76.0
192.0
548.0
Greek; mother of Sirens.
Minos Linea
J
eu
47.2
195.2
2,170.0
Greek; son of Europa and Zeus.
Mysia Sulci
J
ga
-7.0
7.9
5,066.0
Greek; where Ganymede was abducted by an eagle.
Mendel
M
M
-59.1
199.0
78.6
Gregor J.; Austrian biologist (1822-1884).
Mendel
M
ME
-58.8
161.0
78.6
Gregor J.; Austrian biologist (1822-1884).
Mendel
E
m
-48.8
-109.4
138.0
Gregor Johann; Austrian biologist (1822-1884).
Mendel B
E
m
-46.5
-107.7
18.0
Gregor Johann; Austrian biologist (1822-1884).
Mendel J
E
m
-51.6
-107.4
58.0
Gregor Johann; Austrian biologist (1822-1884).
Mendel V
E
m
-46.7
-116.7
66.0
Gregor Johann; Austrian biologist (1822-1884).
Milon
S
ia
67.9
270.2
119.0
Guarded French dead while Charlemagne pursued Saracen forces.
Marconi
E
m
-9.6
145.1
73.0
Guglielmo; Italian physicist, inventor; Nobel laureate (1874-1937).
Marconi C
E
m
-8.4
146.8
9.0
Guglielmo; Italian physicist, inventor; Nobel laureate (1874-1937).
Marconi H
E
m
-11.0
147.5
41.0
Guglielmo; Italian physicist, inventor; Nobel laureate (1874-1937).
Marconi L
E
m
-11.7
145.3
38.0
Guglielmo; Italian physicist, inventor; Nobel laureate (1874-1937).
Marconi S
E
m
-10.0
143.1
14.0
Guglielmo; Italian physicist, inventor; Nobel laureate (1874-1937).
Machaut
H
H
-1.9
82.1
106.0
Guillaume de; French poet and composer (c. 1300-1377).
Mahler
H
H
-20.0
18.7
103.0
Gustav; Austrian composer (1860-1911).
Mie
M
M
48.5
220.4
104.0
Gustav; German physicist (1868-1957).
Mie
M
ME
48.2
139.6
104.0
Gustav; German physicist (1868-1957).
Montes Harbinger
E
m
27.0
-41.0
90.0
Harbingers of dawn on crater Aristarchus.
Masursky
M
M
12.1
32.4
117.9
Harold; American astrogeologist (1922-1990).
Masursky
M
ME
12.0
327.6
117.9
Harold; American astrogeologist (1922-1990).
Murakami
E
m
-23.3
-140.5
45.0
Harutaro; Japanese physicist, astronomer (1872-1947). Note: Formerly Mariotte Y
Maui
J
io
19.5
122.3
110.8
Hawaiian demigod who sought fire from Mafuike.
Maui Patera
J
io
16.6
124.2
37.8
Hawaiian demigod who sought fire from Mafuike.
Mafuike Patera
J
io
-13.5
259.5
148.3
Hawaiian demigoddess whose fingers held fire.
Mahina
V
V
-2.0
182.2
15.4
Hawaiian first name.
Makola
V
V
-3.8
106.7
16.6
Hawaiian first name.
Manua Patera
J
io
35.8
321.7
110.5
Hawaiian sun god.
Moltke
E
m
-0.6
24.2
6.0
Helmuth Karl, Graf von; German benefactor (1800-1891).
Moltke A
E
m
-1.0
23.2
4.0
Helmuth Karl, Graf von; German benefactor (1800-1891).
Moltke B
E
m
-1.0
25.2
5.0
Helmuth Karl, Graf von; German benefactor (1800-1891).
Mineur
E
m
25.0
-161.3
73.0
Henri; French mathematician, astronomer (1899-1954).
Mineur D
E
m
25.9
-159.2
20.0
Henri; French mathematician, astronomer (1899-1954).
Mineur V
E
m
26.2
-163.1
26.0
Henri; French mathematician, astronomer (1899-1954).
Mineur X
E
m
27.1
-162.7
31.0
Henri; French mathematician, astronomer (1899-1954).
Matisse
H
H
-24.0
89.8
186.0
Henri; French painter and sculptor (1869-1954).
Moseley
E
m
20.9
-90.1
90.0
Henry Gwyn Jeffreys; British physicist (1887-1915).
Moseley C
E
m
22.3
-88.5
18.0
Henry Gwyn Jeffreys; British physicist (1887-1915).
Moseley D
E
m
22.9
-87.6
17.0
Henry Gwyn Jeffreys; British physicist (1887-1915).
Medon
S
te
25.5
143.3
18.7
Herald of Odysseus in Ithaca.
Melville
H
H
21.5
10.1
154.0
Herman; American novelist (1819-1891).
Müller
M
M
-26.0
232.3
129.0
Hermann J.; American geneticist (1890-1967), and Carl H.; German astronomer (1851-1925).
Müller
M
ME
-25.7
127.7
129.0
Hermann J.; American geneticist (1890-1967), and Carl H.; German astronomer (1851-1925).
Minkowski
E
m
-56.5
-146.0
113.0
Hermann; German mathematician (1864-1909); Rudolph Leo Bernhard; American astronomer (1895-1976).
Minkowski S
E
m
-56.1
-145.6
13.0
Hermann; German mathematician (1864-1909); Rudolph Leo Bernhard; American astronomer (1895-1976).
Maya Corona
V
V
23.0
98.0
225.0
Hindu mother earth goddess.
Maasaw Patera
J
io
-40.3
339.1
44.0
Hopi (USA) god of fire and death.
Masako
V
V
-30.2
53.2
23.8
Hozyo; Japanese ruler (1157-1225).
Mare Humboldtianum
E
m
56.8
81.5
273.0
Humboldt, Alexander von; German natural historian (1769-1859).
Margit
V
V
60.1
273.1
14.0
Hungarian first name.
Mangwe Cavus
N
tr
-7.0
343.0
0.0
Ila (Zambia) "the flooder."
Mechnikov
E
m
-11.0
-149.0
60.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mechnikov C
E
m
-9.9
-148.0
35.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mechnikov D
E
m
-10.2
-147.2
53.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mechnikov F
E
m
-11.3
-145.0
30.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mechnikov G
E
m
-11.8
-146.6
17.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mechnikov U
E
m
-10.6
-150.9
30.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mechnikov Z
E
m
-9.3
-149.2
21.0
Ilya Ilich; Russian-French bacteriologist; Nobel laureate (1845-1916).
Mamapacha Fluctus
V
V
60.0
185.0
900.0
Inca earthquake goddess.
Muzamuza Corona
V
V
65.6
205.4
163.0
Indian earth goddess.
Mons Dilip
E
m
5.6
120.8
2.0
Indian male name.
Mare Erythraeum
M
M
-25.0
40.0
0.0
Indian Ocean.
Mare Erythraeum
M
ME
-24.8
320.0
0.0
Indian Ocean.
Mesca Corona
V
V
27.0
342.6
190.0
Irish fertility goddess.
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Medb Fluctus
V
V
-56.0
127.0
350.0
Irish mother of gods, wife of Ailil.
Manannán
J
eu
3.1
239.7
30.0
Irish sea and fertility god.
Marco Polo
E
m
15.4
-2.0
28.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo A
E
m
14.9
-2.0
7.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo B
E
m
17.2
-1.9
7.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo C
E
m
14.0
-5.0
7.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo D
E
m
15.0
-3.7
6.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo F
E
m
15.7
-4.5
4.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo G
E
m
16.7
-1.9
5.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo H
E
m
17.8
-1.7
6.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo J
E
m
17.9
-1.2
5.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo K
E
m
18.2
-1.4
10.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo L
E
m
14.8
-5.0
19.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo M
E
m
17.6
-1.1
37.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo P
E
m
16.9
-0.2
31.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo S
E
m
17.8
0.0
21.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Marco Polo T
E
m
13.6
-1.0
3.0
Italian explorer (1254-1324).
Meshcherskiy
E
m
12.2
125.5
65.0
Ivan Vsevolodovich; Russian mathematician (1859-1935).
Meshcherskiy K
E
m
9.6
126.8
17.0
Ivan Vsevolodovich; Russian mathematician (1859-1935).
Meshcherskiy X
E
m
16.0
124.2
39.0
Ivan Vsevolodovich; Russian mathematician (1859-1935).
Montgolfier
E
m
47.3
-159.8
88.0
Jacques-Étienne; French inventor (1745-1799); Joseph-Michael; French inventor (1740-1810).
Montgolfier J
E
m
46.4
-158.2
28.0
Jacques-Étienne; French inventor (1745-1799); Joseph-Michael; French inventor (1740-1810).
Montgolfier P
E
m
46.1
-160.9
36.0
Jacques-Étienne; French inventor (1745-1799); Joseph-Michael; French inventor (1740-1810).
Montgolfier W
E
m
49.3
-164.4
37.0
Jacques-Étienne; French inventor (1745-1799); Joseph-Michael; French inventor (1740-1810).
Montgolfier Y
E
m
50.5
-161.3
40.0
Jacques-Étienne; French inventor (1745-1799); Joseph-Michael; French inventor (1740-1810).
Maxwell Montes
V
V
65.2
3.3
797.0
James C.; British physicist (1831-1879).
Maxwell
E
m
30.2
98.9
107.0
James Clerk; British physicist (1831-1879).
Martin
M
M
-21.4
69.3
61.4
James S., Jr.; American engineer (1920-2002).
Martin
M
ME
-21.2
290.7
61.4
James S., Jr.; American engineer (1920-2002).
Mons Bradley
E
m
22.0
1.0
30.0
James; British astronomer (1693-1762).
Marci
E
m
22.6
-167.0
25.0
Jan Marek Marci von Kronland; Czechoslovakian physicist (1595-1667).
Marci B
E
m
25.2
-166.3
28.0
Jan Marek Marci von Kronland; Czechoslovakian physicist (1595-1667).
Marci C
E
m
24.3
-165.4
26.0
Jan Marek Marci von Kronland; Czechoslovakian physicist (1595-1667).
Masubi
J
io
-49.6
56.2
511.2
Japanese fire god.
Masubi Fluctus
J
io
-50.5
58.1
501.3
Japanese fire god.
Mariko
V
V
-23.3
132.9
12.9
Japanese first name.
Molière
H
H
15.6
16.9
132.0
Jean Baptiste Poquelin; French dramatist and satirist (1622-1673).
Mairan
E
m
41.6
-43.4
40.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan A
E
m
38.6
-38.8
16.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan C
E
m
38.6
-46.0
7.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan D
E
m
40.9
-45.4
10.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan E
E
m
37.8
-37.2
6.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan F
E
m
40.3
-45.1
9.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan G
E
m
40.9
-50.8
6.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan H
E
m
39.3
-40.0
5.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan K
E
m
40.8
-41.0
6.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan L
E
m
39.0
-43.2
6.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan N
E
m
39.2
-45.5
6.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan T
E
m
41.7
-48.3
3.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mairan Y
E
m
42.7
-44.0
7.0
Jean Jacques D'Ortous De; French geophysicist (1678-1771).
Mösting
E
m
-0.7
-5.9
24.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting A
E
m
-3.2
-5.2
13.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting B
E
m
-2.7
-7.4
7.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting C
E
m
-1.8
-8.0
4.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting D
E
m
-0.3
-5.1
7.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting E
E
m
0.3
-4.6
44.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting K
E
m
-0.7
-7.4
3.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting L
E
m
-0.6
-3.4
3.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting M
E
m
-1.3
-4.3
31.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mösting U
E
m
-3.2
-6.6
18.0
Johan Sigismund von; Danish benefactor (1759-1843).
Mädler
M
M
-10.8
357.3
125.0
Johann H. von; German astronomer (1794-1874).
Mädler
M
ME
-10.7
2.7
125.0
Johann H. von; German astronomer (1794-1874).
Mädler
E
m
-11.0
29.8
27.0
Johann Heinrich; German astronomer (1794-1874).
Mädler A
E
m
-9.5
29.8
5.0
Johann Heinrich; German astronomer (1794-1874).
Mädler D
E
m
-12.6
31.1
4.0
Johann Heinrich; German astronomer (1794-1874).
Mellish
M
M
-72.8
24.0
101.7
John E.; American amateur astronomer (1886-1970).
Mellish
M
ME
-72.6
336.0
101.7
John E.; American amateur astronomer (1886-1970).
Mons Hadley
E
m
26.5
4.7
25.0
John, British instrument maker (1682-1744).
[Milton]
E
m
-1.6
90.9
35.0
John; British writer (1608-1674). Note: This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is PurkynÄ S.
Milton
H
H
-26.2
174.8
186.0
John; English poet (1608-1674).
Martí
H
H
-75.6
164.6
68.0
Jose Julian Marti y Perez; Cuban poet and essayist (1853-1895).
Moore
E
m
37.4
-177.5
54.0
Joseph Haines; American astronomer (1878-1949).
Moore F
E
m
37.4
-175.0
24.0
Joseph Haines; American astronomer (1878-1949).
Moore L
E
m
36.1
-177.1
27.0
Joseph Haines; American astronomer (1878-1949).
Mena
H
H
-0.2
124.4
52.0
Juan de; Spanish poet (1411-1456).
Mansart
H
H
73.2
118.7
95.0
Jules Hardouin; French architect (c. 1646-1708).
Madina
V
V
22.7
58.0
6.3
Kabarda first name.
Marzhan
V
V
-58.9
248.3
13.8
Karakal first name.
Mons Rümker
E
m
40.8
-58.1
70.0
Karl Ludwig Christian; German astronomer (1788-1862).
Müller
E
m
-7.6
2.1
22.0
Karl; Czechoslovakian astronomer (1866-1942).
Müller A
E
m
-8.2
2.1
10.0
Karl; Czechoslovakian astronomer (1866-1942).
Müller F
E
m
-7.8
1.5
6.0
Karl; Czechoslovakian astronomer (1866-1942).
Müller O
E
m
-7.9
2.4
11.0
Karl; Czechoslovakian astronomer (1866-1942).
Mirizir Corona
V
V
-66.4
185.0
70.0
Kassitan (Babylonia) earth and fertility goddess.
Mykh-Imi Corona
V
V
-73.0
99.0
150.0
Khanty (Ob River Ugra) earth goddess.
Mark
S
mi
-26.3
308.3
20.8
King of Cornwall.
Melyodas
S
mi
-74.9
77.2
40.0
King of Lyoness; marries King Mark's sister, who dies bearing their son, Sir Tristram.
Mago-Halmi Tesserae
V
V
70.0
157.0
400.0
Korean helping goddess.
Miti Corona
V
V
-3.5
259.8
180.0
Koryak and Itelmen (Kamchatka) the Raven's (world creator) wife.
Martuv Vallis
V
V
23.0
156.0
250.0
Kyrgyz river deity.
Mackay Lacus
S
tn
78.3
97.5
180.0
Lake in Australia.
Mývatn Lacus
S
tn
78.2
135.3
55.0
Lake in Iceland.
Memnonia
M
M
-20.0
150.0
0.0
Land of Memnon, King of Ethiopia.
Memnonia
M
ME
-19.8
210.0
0.0
Land of Memnon, King of Ethiopia.
Madderakka Corona
V
V
9.0
315.5
220.0
Lapp goddess of birth.
Montes Recti
E
m
48.0
-20.0
90.0
Latin for "straight range."
Montes Recti B
E
m
48.4
-18.3
8.0
Latin for "straight range."
Maranda
V
V
4.9
169.7
16.8
Latvian first name.
Mežas-Mate Chasma
V
V
51.0
50.7
506.0
Latvian forest goddess.
Manjang
A
id
-28.3
90.5
1.0
Lava tube in Korea.
Montes Rook
E
m
-20.6
-82.5
791.0
Lawrence; British astronomer (1622-1666).
Mayda Insula
S
tn
79.1
312.2
168.0
Legendary island in the northeastern region of the Atlantic Ocean.
[Mons Euler]
E
m
23.3
-29.2
27.0
Leonhard; Swiss mathematician (1707-1783). Note: Name changed to Mons Vinogradov in 1977.
Mandel'shtam
E
m
5.4
162.4
197.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mandel'shtam A
E
m
5.7
162.4
64.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam F
E
m
5.2
166.2
17.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam G
E
m
4.5
166.4
29.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam N
E
m
3.3
161.6
25.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam Q
E
m
2.4
158.8
20.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam R
E
m
4.5
159.8
57.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam T
E
m
5.7
160.4
37.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Mandel'shtam Y
E
m
9.1
161.8
32.0
Leonid Isaakovich; Soviet physicist (1879-1944).
Majnoon
A
er
3.8
28.8
2.1
Leylie's lover in "Leylie and Majnoon" poems by Jami and Navoi (Khorasan, 1480s).
Meitner
E
m
-10.5
112.7
87.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Meitner
V
V
-55.6
321.6
149.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Meitner A
E
m
-8.1
113.5
17.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Meitner C
E
m
-9.7
113.7
19.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Meitner H
E
m
-11.9
116.0
13.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Meitner J
E
m
-12.1
115.1
15.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Meitner R
E
m
-12.0
109.4
16.0
Lise; Austrian physicist (1878-1968).
Medeina Chasma
V
V
46.2
89.3
606.0
Lithuanian forest goddess.
Milda Mons
V
V
52.5
159.4
48.0
Lithuanian goddess of love.
Messina Chasmata
U
ti
-33.3
335.0
1,492.0
Location in "Much Ado About Nothing."
Moytura Regio
J
eu
-50.0
294.3
483.0
Location of battles between the Fomorians and the Tautha de Danann.
Mantua Regio
U
mr
-39.6
180.2
399.0
Location of part of "Two Gentlemen From Verona."
Montez
V
V
17.9
266.5
21.1
Lola; Irish dancer (1818-1861).
Mammoth
A
id
-18.3
180.3
10.2
Longest limestone cavern known on Earth.
Minepa
U
um
-42.7
8.2
58.0
Macouas and Banayis evil spirit.
Merlin
S
mi
-38.4
219.0
37.0
Magician and prophet; son of the devil; Arthur's mentor.
Maginus
E
m
-50.5
-6.3
194.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus A
E
m
-48.8
-4.4
14.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus B
E
m
-52.4
-6.2
12.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus C
E
m
-51.7
-9.4
42.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus D
E
m
-47.9
-2.2
40.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus E
E
m
-49.0
-1.4
37.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus F
E
m
-48.9
-8.2
18.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus G
E
m
-48.0
-7.6
23.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus H
E
m
-52.5
-10.0
15.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus J
E
m
-49.9
-2.8
8.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus K
E
m
-47.4
-3.9
31.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus L
E
m
-49.2
-8.9
11.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus M
E
m
-50.4
-9.3
10.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus N
E
m
-48.5
-9.0
24.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus O
E
m
-50.6
-12.6
12.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus P
E
m
-50.7
-11.8
10.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus Q
E
m
-50.8
-2.3
9.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus R
E
m
-48.9
-10.4
9.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus S
E
m
-49.7
-1.4
13.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus T
E
m
-52.3
-7.1
6.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus U
E
m
-47.4
-8.2
9.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus V
E
m
-49.3
-7.3
9.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus W
E
m
-49.3
-7.8
8.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus X
E
m
-51.3
-7.6
7.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus Y
E
m
-51.8
-9.1
7.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Maginus Z
E
m
-50.2
-3.6
18.0
Magini, Giovanni Antonio; Italian astronomer, mathematician (1555-1617).
Morongo Valles
V
V
-20.0
111.4
660.0
Makoni (Zimbabwe) name of Venus as evening star.
Marikh Vallis
M
M
-19.5
356.1
1,280.0
Malaysian word for Mars.
Marikh Vallis
M
ME
-19.3
3.9
1,280.0
Malaysian word for Mars.
Menahka Patera
J
io
-31.3
344.8
9.1
Mandan (USA) name for the sun.
Mortim-Ekva Fluctus
V
V
1.0
334.0
1,250.0
Mansi (Ob River Ugra) mistress of "Bird's country".
Marake Colles
V
V
55.7
217.8
150.0
Mansi (Ob River Ugra) sea mistress.
Misne Chasma
V
V
78.3
316.5
610.0
Mansi (Siberia) forest maiden.
Manzinus
E
m
-67.7
26.8
98.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus A
E
m
-68.4
27.5
20.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus B
E
m
-63.7
21.1
28.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus C
E
m
-70.1
22.1
25.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus D
E
m
-69.6
24.7
34.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus E
E
m
-68.9
25.4
18.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus F
E
m
-63.9
19.7
18.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus G
E
m
-69.6
26.0
16.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus H
E
m
-68.6
19.2
13.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus J
E
m
-66.3
23.5
12.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus K
E
m
-63.3
20.3
12.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus L
E
m
-64.3
22.7
20.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus M
E
m
-63.4
22.8
6.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus N
E
m
-70.2
28.8
14.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus O
E
m
-64.9
25.0
5.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus P
E
m
-67.8
29.4
6.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus R
E
m
-65.9
30.0
16.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus S
E
m
-66.4
27.3
11.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus T
E
m
-67.5
32.9
21.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Manzinus U
E
m
-68.6
34.5
21.0
Manzini, Carlo Antonio; Italian astronomer (1599-1677).
Mahuea Tholus
V
V
-37.5
164.7
110.0
Maori fire goddess.
Minnaert
E
m
-67.8
179.6
125.0
Marcel Gilles Jozef; Dutch astronomer, astrophysicist (1893-1970).
Minnaert C
E
m
-64.2
-176.0
15.0
Marcel Gilles Jozef; Dutch astronomer, astrophysicist (1893-1970).
Minnaert N
E
m
-71.1
176.1
33.0
Marcel Gilles Jozef; Dutch astronomer, astrophysicist (1893-1970).
Minnaert W
E
m
-63.4
174.1
24.0
Marcel Gilles Jozef; Dutch astronomer, astrophysicist (1893-1970).
Martial
H
H
69.1
177.1
51.0
Marcus Valerius; Roman epigrammist (c. A.D. 40-c. 103).
Manilius
E
m
14.5
9.1
38.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius B
E
m
16.6
7.3
6.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius C
E
m
12.1
10.4
7.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius D
E
m
13.2
7.0
5.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius E
E
m
18.3
6.4
49.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius G
E
m
15.5
9.7
5.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius H
E
m
17.8
8.6
3.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius K
E
m
11.9
11.2
3.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius T
E
m
13.4
10.6
4.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius U
E
m
13.8
10.8
4.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius W
E
m
13.4
12.9
4.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius X
E
m
14.4
13.4
3.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Manilius Z
E
m
16.4
11.7
3.0
Marcus; Roman writer (unkn-c. 50 B.C.).
Mead
V
V
12.5
57.2
270.0
Margaret; American anthropologist (1901-1978).
Maltby
V
V
-23.3
119.7
36.6
Margaret; American physicist (1860-1944).
Malibran Patera
V
V
-18.4
224.6
60.0
Maria Felicia Garcia; Spanish/French singer (1808-1836), sister of Pauline Viardot-Garcia (see Viardot Patera).
Mitchell
E
m
49.7
20.2
30.0
Maria; American astronomer (1818-1889).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mitchell B
E
m
48.3
19.3
6.0
Maria; American astronomer (1818-1889).
Mitchell E
E
m
47.6
21.7
8.0
Maria; American astronomer (1818-1889).
Merian
V
V
34.5
76.3
22.2
Maria; Dutch entomologist (1647-1717).
Montessori
V
V
59.4
280.0
42.1
Maria; Italian educator (1870-1952).
Martinez
V
V
-11.7
174.7
23.5
Maria; Pueblo artist, potter (1886-1980).
Mardezh-Ava Dorsa
V
V
32.4
68.6
906.0
Marian (Volga Finn) wind goddess.
Moore
V
V
-30.4
248.4
21.1
Marianne; American poet, editor (1887-1972).
Mills
E
m
8.6
156.0
32.0
Mark Muir; American physicist (1917-1958).
Mills B
E
m
10.7
156.9
24.0
Mark Muir; American physicist (1917-1958).
Mills C
E
m
9.8
157.3
14.0
Mark Muir; American physicist (1917-1958).
Mills K
E
m
6.8
157.0
26.0
Mark Muir; American physicist (1917-1958).
Mills R
E
m
8.1
154.8
19.0
Mark Muir; American physicist (1917-1958).
Mills W
E
m
10.0
154.2
18.0
Mark Muir; American physicist (1917-1958).
[Montagu]
V
V
36.9
177.7
20.0
Mary; English medical pioneer, poet, writer (1689-1762).
Maury
E
m
37.1
39.6
17.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury A
E
m
36.0
41.8
21.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury B
E
m
35.1
42.0
9.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury C
E
m
37.0
38.6
28.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury D
E
m
38.2
37.8
8.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury J
E
m
39.1
40.1
6.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury K
E
m
39.5
41.1
5.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury L
E
m
40.3
42.5
4.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury M
E
m
40.8
42.6
16.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury N
E
m
40.4
41.9
17.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury P
E
m
39.9
38.0
12.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury T
E
m
40.0
43.3
3.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maury U
E
m
39.3
37.0
5.0
Matthew Fontaine; American oceanographer (1806-1873); Antonia Caetana de Paiva Pereira; American astronomer (1866-1952).
Maurolycus
E
m
-42.0
14.0
114.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus A
E
m
-43.5
14.2
15.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus B
E
m
-40.3
11.7
12.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus C
E
m
-38.6
10.8
9.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus D
E
m
-39.0
13.2
45.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus E
E
m
-38.4
9.8
6.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus F
E
m
-40.6
12.2
25.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus G
E
m
-44.4
11.5
7.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus H
E
m
-38.2
10.4
7.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus J
E
m
-42.5
14.0
9.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus K
E
m
-40.0
12.6
8.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus L
E
m
-42.1
14.5
6.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus M
E
m
-41.9
12.6
10.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus N
E
m
-41.0
14.1
7.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus P
E
m
-38.1
12.8
4.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus R
E
m
-40.7
16.2
5.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus S
E
m
-42.0
17.1
7.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus T
E
m
-41.3
11.4
10.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Maurolycus W
E
m
-42.7
15.2
4.0
Maurolico, Francesco; Italian mathematician (1494-1575).
Marius
E
m
11.9
-50.8
41.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius A
E
m
12.6
-46.0
15.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius B
E
m
16.3
-47.3
12.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius C
E
m
14.0
-47.6
11.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius D
E
m
11.4
-45.0
9.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius E
E
m
12.1
-52.7
6.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius F
E
m
12.1
-45.3
6.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius G
E
m
12.1
-50.6
3.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius H
E
m
11.3
-50.3
5.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius J
E
m
10.5
-46.9
3.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius K
E
m
9.4
-50.6
4.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius L
E
m
15.9
-55.7
8.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius M
E
m
17.4
-54.9
6.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius N
E
m
18.7
-54.7
4.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius P
E
m
17.9
-51.3
4.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius Q
E
m
16.5
-56.2
5.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius R
E
m
13.6
-50.3
5.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius S
E
m
13.9
-47.1
7.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius U
E
m
9.6
-47.6
3.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius V
E
m
9.9
-48.3
2.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius W
E
m
9.4
-49.7
3.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius X
E
m
9.7
-54.9
5.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Marius Y
E
m
9.8
-50.7
2.0
Mayer, Simon; German astronomer (1573-1624).
Muhongo Mons
V
V
10.6
174.5
175.0
Mbundu (Angola) ancestor deity.
Maggini
M
M
28.0
350.6
143.0
Mentore; Italian astronomer (1890-1941).
Maggini
M
ME
27.7
9.4
143.0
Mentore; Italian astronomer (1890-1941).
Mercurius
E
m
46.6
66.2
67.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius A
E
m
48.0
73.6
20.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius B
E
m
47.4
70.0
13.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius C
E
m
47.5
59.4
26.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius D
E
m
46.1
68.6
50.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius E
E
m
49.7
73.3
29.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius F
E
m
45.2
62.9
17.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius G
E
m
45.1
64.3
13.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius H
E
m
49.2
63.6
10.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius J
E
m
47.2
59.0
9.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius K
E
m
47.4
73.2
21.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius L
E
m
45.9
64.3
12.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mercurius M
E
m
50.9
73.9
40.0
Mercury; Roman mythical messenger.
Mersenius
E
m
-21.5
-49.2
84.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius B
E
m
-21.0
-51.6
15.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius C
E
m
-19.8
-45.9
14.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius D
E
m
-23.1
-46.8
34.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius E
E
m
-22.5
-46.0
10.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius H
E
m
-22.5
-49.9
15.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius J
E
m
-21.0
-52.8
5.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius K
E
m
-21.2
-50.7
5.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius L
E
m
-19.9
-48.4
3.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius M
E
m
-21.2
-48.3
5.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius N
E
m
-22.1
-49.2
3.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius P
E
m
-19.9
-47.8
42.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius R
E
m
-19.3
-47.6
4.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius S
E
m
-19.2
-46.9
16.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius U
E
m
-23.0
-50.0
4.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius V
E
m
-22.9
-50.5
5.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mersenius W
E
m
-23.0
-50.8
5.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius X
E
m
-22.4
-47.9
4.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius Y
E
m
-22.7
-48.2
4.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mersenius Z
E
m
-21.0
-50.6
3.0
Mersenne, Marin; French mathematician, physicist (1588-1648).
Mayauel Corona
V
V
-27.5
154.0
200.0
Mexican goddess of plenty.
M. Anderson
E
m
-41.6
-149.0
17.0
Michael Phillip; American astronaut, Space Shuttle Columbia Payload Commander (1959-2003).
Maestlin
E
m
4.9
-40.6
7.0
Michael; German mathematician (1550-1631).
Maestlin G
E
m
2.0
-42.1
4.0
Michael; German mathematician (1550-1631).
Maestlin H
E
m
4.7
-43.5
7.0
Michael; German mathematician (1550-1631).
Maestlin R
E
m
3.5
-41.5
61.0
Michael; German mathematician (1550-1631).
[Montaigne]
E
m
-4.4
99.5
55.0
Michel De; French writer (1533-1592). Note: This name was never approved by the IAU.
Mons Usov
E
m
12.0
63.0
15.0
Mikhail Antonovich; Soviet geologist (1883-1939).
Milichius
E
m
10.0
-30.2
12.0
Milich, Jacob; German doctor, mathematician, astronomer (1501-1559).
Milichius A
E
m
9.3
-32.0
9.0
Milich, Jacob; German doctor, mathematician, astronomer (1501-1559).
Milichius C
E
m
11.2
-29.4
3.0
Milich, Jacob; German doctor, mathematician, astronomer (1501-1559).
Milichius D
E
m
8.0
-28.2
4.0
Milich, Jacob; German doctor, mathematician, astronomer (1501-1559).
Milichius E
E
m
10.7
-28.1
3.0
Milich, Jacob; German doctor, mathematician, astronomer (1501-1559).
Milichius K
E
m
8.5
-30.3
4.0
Milich, Jacob; German doctor, mathematician, astronomer (1501-1559).
Milankovič
M
M
54.7
146.7
118.4
Milutin; Yugoslav geophysicist, astrophysicist (1879-1958).
Milankovič
M
ME
54.4
213.3
118.4
Milutin; Yugoslav geophysicist, astrophysicist (1879-1958).
Milankovič
E
m
77.2
168.8
101.0
Milutin; Yugoslavian astronomer (1879-1958).
Milankovič E
E
m
78.0
-177.2
46.0
Milutin; Yugoslavian astronomer (1879-1958).
Melo
S
rh
-53.2
7.1
0.0
Minyong (India); original male.
Mosa Vallis
M
M
-14.9
337.8
171.0
Modern river in Western Europe.
Mosa Vallis
M
ME
-14.7
22.2
171.0
Modern river in Western Europe.
Mad Vallis
M
M
-56.5
283.9
524.0
Modern river, Vermont, USA.
Mad Vallis
M
ME
-56.2
76.1
524.0
Modern river, Vermont, USA.
Mussorgskij
H
H
32.8
96.5
125.0
Modest; Russian composer (1839-1881).
Mumtaz-Mahal
V
V
30.3
228.4
38.2
Mogul empress, Taj Mahal namesake (1592-1631).
Moretus
E
m
-70.6
-5.8
111.0
Moret, Theodore; Belgian mathematician (1602-1667).
Moretus A
E
m
-70.4
-13.8
32.0
Moret, Theodore; Belgian mathematician (1602-1667).
Moretus C
E
m
-72.6
-11.2
17.0
Moret, Theodore; Belgian mathematician (1602-1667).
Mahal
A
er
79.4
170.0
1.2
Mumtaz; Mogul empress; favorite wife of Shah Jahan, who built Taj Mahal (1592-1631).
MUSES-C Regio
A
it
-70.0
60.0
0.3
MUSES-C, the name of the Hayabusa spacecraft prior to launch.
Maeve
J
eu
58.8
78.9
21.3
Mythological Irish queen of Connacht province.
Mare Acidalium
M
M
45.0
30.0
0.0
Name for Acidalian (Venusian) fountain in Boeotia where the Graces bathed.
Mare Acidalium
M
ME
44.7
330.0
0.0
Name for Acidalian (Venusian) fountain in Boeotia where the Graces bathed.
Mongibello Mons
J
io
22.8
66.9
183.4
Name for Mt. Etna, site of Vulcan's forge in Dante's "The Inferno." Thunderbolts from here killed Capaneus, the great blasphemer.
Mare Serpentis
M
M
-30.0
320.0
0.0
Named for Constellation Serpens (the snake).
Mare Serpentis
M
ME
-29.7
40.0
0.0
Named for Constellation Serpens (the snake).
Mariner
M
M
-35.1
164.5
170.0
Named for Mariner IV spacecraft.
Mariner
M
ME
-34.8
195.5
170.0
Named for Mariner IV spacecraft.
Mangala Fossa
M
M
-17.5
146.0
688.0
Named for nearby valles.
Mangala Fossa
M
ME
-17.3
214.0
688.0
Named for nearby valles.
Montes Haemus
E
m
19.9
9.2
560.0
Named for range in the Balkans.
Mont Blanc
E
m
45.0
1.0
25.0
Named for terrestrial mountain in Alps.
Mons Piton
E
m
40.6
-1.1
25.0
Named from Mt. Piton on Tenerife Islands.
Mons Delisle
E
m
29.5
-35.8
30.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Gruithuisen Delta
E
m
36.0
-39.5
20.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Gruithuisen Gamma
E
m
36.6
-40.5
20.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Hansteen
E
m
-12.1
-50.0
30.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Herodotus
E
m
27.5
-53.0
5.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Maraldi
E
m
20.3
35.3
15.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Vitruvius
E
m
19.4
30.8
15.0
Named from nearby crater.
Montes Archimedes
E
m
25.3
-4.6
163.0
Named from nearby crater.
Montes Secchi
E
m
3.0
43.0
50.0
Named from nearby crater.
Mons Hadley Delta
E
m
25.8
3.8
15.0
Named from nearby mountain (Mons Hadley).
Mons Argaeus
E
m
19.0
29.0
50.0
Named from peak in Asia Minor (now Erciyas Dagi).
Montes Riphaeus
E
m
-7.7
-28.1
189.0
Named from range in Asia (now Ural Mountains).
Montes Alpes
E
m
46.4
-0.8
281.0
Named from terrestrial Alps.
Montes Apenninus
E
m
18.9
-3.7
401.0
Named from terrestrial Apennines.
Montes Carpatus
E
m
14.5
-24.4
361.0
Named from terrestrial Carpathians.
Montes Caucasus
E
m
38.4
10.0
445.0
Named from terrestrial Caucasus Mountains.
Montes Teneriffe
E
m
47.1
-11.8
182.0
Named from terrestrial island.
Montes Jura
E
m
47.1
-34.0
422.0
Named from terrestrial Jura Mountains.
Montes Pyrenaeus
E
m
-15.6
41.2
164.0
Named from terrestrial Pyrenees.
Montes Taurus
E
m
28.4
41.1
172.0
Named from terrestrial Taurus Mts.
Manoid
S
rh
29.5
8.5
0.0
Negrito (Malay Peninsula) female progeniter goddess; wife of Pedn.
Melba
V
V
4.7
193.5
21.8
Nellie; Australian opera singer (1861-1931).
Maja Valles
M
M
12.6
58.3
1,516.0
Nepali word for "Mars".
Maja Valles
M
ME
12.5
301.7
1,516.0
Nepali word for "Mars".
Maskelyne
E
m
2.2
30.1
23.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne A
E
m
0.1
34.0
29.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne B
E
m
2.0
28.9
9.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne C
E
m
1.1
32.7
9.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne D
E
m
2.5
32.5
33.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne F
E
m
4.2
35.3
21.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne G
E
m
2.4
26.7
6.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne J
E
m
3.2
32.7
4.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne K
E
m
3.3
29.6
5.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne M
E
m
7.8
27.9
8.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne N
E
m
5.4
30.3
5.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne P
E
m
0.5
34.1
10.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne R
E
m
3.0
31.3
13.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne T
E
m
0.0
36.6
5.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne W
E
m
0.9
29.2
4.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne X
E
m
1.3
27.4
4.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Maskelyne Y
E
m
1.8
28.1
4.0
Nevil; British astronomer (1732-1811).
Marsh
V
V
-63.6
46.6
47.7
Ngaio; New Zealand playwright, novelist (1899-1982).
Mou-nyamy Corona
V
V
-49.5
59.0
200.0
Nganasan (Samoyed) lifebringing goddess.
Mbokomu Mons
V
V
-15.1
215.2
460.0
Ngombe (Zaire) ancestor goddess.
Masaya Patera
J
io
-22.6
344.5
55.1
Nicaraguan smith god.
Morozov
E
m
5.0
127.4
42.0
Nikolaj Aleksandrovich; Soviet natural scientist (1854-1945).
Morozov C
E
m
6.1
128.5
10.0
Nikolaj Aleksandrovich; Soviet natural scientist (1854-1945).
Morozov E
E
m
6.0
130.2
15.0
Nikolaj Aleksandrovich; Soviet natural scientist (1854-1945).
Morozov F
E
m
5.4
130.0
60.0
Nikolaj Aleksandrovich; Soviet natural scientist (1854-1945).
Morozov Y
E
m
7.3
127.0
45.0
Nikolaj Aleksandrovich; Soviet natural scientist (1854-1945).
Moiseev
E
m
9.5
103.3
59.0
Nikolay Dmitrievich; Soviet astronomer (1902-1955).
Moiseev S
E
m
8.7
100.7
29.0
Nikolay Dmitrievich; Soviet astronomer (1902-1955).
Moiseev Z
E
m
11.2
103.4
80.0
Nikolay Dmitrievich; Soviet astronomer (1902-1955).
Mimir
J
ca
32.6
53.2
47.7
Norse giant.
Mist Chasma
V
V
39.5
247.3
244.0
Norse Valkyrie. Changed from Mist Fossae.
[Mist Fossae]
V
V
39.5
247.3
244.0
Norse Valkyrie. Changed to Mist Chasma.
Modi
J
ca
66.4
119.3
37.8
Norse; son of Thor and Sif.
Maumee Valles
M
M
19.7
53.2
350.0
North American river (Indiana, Ohio).
Maumee Valles
M
ME
19.5
306.8
350.0
North American river (Indiana, Ohio).
Mezzoramia
S
tn
-70.0
0.0
0.0
Oasis of happiness in the African desert, from an Italian legend.
Menelaus
E
m
16.3
16.0
26.0
Of Alexandria; Greek geometer, astronomer (c. A.D. 98).
Menelaus A
E
m
17.1
13.4
7.0
Of Alexandria; Greek geometer, astronomer (c. A.D. 98).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Menelaus C
E
m
14.8
14.5
4.0
Of Alexandria; Greek geometer, astronomer (c. A.D. 98).
Menelaus D
E
m
13.2
16.3
4.0
Of Alexandria; Greek geometer, astronomer (c. A.D. 98).
Menelaus E
E
m
13.6
15.9
3.0
Of Alexandria; Greek geometer, astronomer (c. A.D. 98).
Marinus
E
m
-39.4
76.5
58.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus A
E
m
-39.9
73.2
27.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus B
E
m
-39.6
74.8
59.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus C
E
m
-38.0
73.5
37.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
[Marinus D]
E
m
-38.3
79.4
51.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100). Note: Renamed Harlan
Marinus E
E
m
-36.2
76.7
17.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus F
E
m
-41.3
74.8
17.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus G
E
m
-40.4
76.6
21.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus H
E
m
-40.2
77.7
16.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus J
E
m
-39.6
71.0
10.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus M
E
m
-37.5
80.8
26.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus N
E
m
-37.6
78.4
16.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Marinus R
E
m
-38.0
75.3
44.0
Of Tyre; Greek geographer (unkn-c. 100).
Murias Chaos
J
eu
22.4
83.8
116.0
One of the four great cities of the Tuatha Dé Danann (the people of the goddess Danu, the wizards) in Irish Celtic myths.
Mitchel
M
M
-67.7
283.9
138.4
Ormsby M.; American astronomer (1809-1862).
Mitchel
M
ME
-67.5
76.1
138.4
Ormsby M.; American astronomer (1809-1862).
Maram Corona
V
V
-7.5
221.5
600.0
Oromo (Ethiopia) fertility goddess.
McNally
E
m
22.6
-127.2
47.0
Paul Aloysius; American astronomer (1890-1955).
McNally T
E
m
22.3
-129.0
19.0
Paul Aloysius; American astronomer (1890-1955).
McNally Y
E
m
24.2
-127.5
22.0
Paul Aloysius; American astronomer (1890-1955).
Merrill
E
m
75.2
-116.3
57.0
Paul Willard; American astronomer (1887-1961).
Merrill X
E
m
77.0
-119.2
34.0
Paul Willard; American astronomer (1887-1961).
Merrill Y
E
m
76.8
-115.4
35.0
Paul Willard; American astronomer (1887-1961).
Molesworth
M
M
-27.7
210.9
181.0
Percy B.; British astronomer (1867-1908).
Molesworth
M
ME
-27.4
149.1
181.0
Percy B.; British astronomer (1867-1908).
Mons Ardeshir
E
m
5.0
121.0
8.0
Persian (Iranian) king's name.
Metra Corona
V
V
26.0
97.7
101.0
Persian fertility/moon goddess.
Mithra Patera
J
io
-59.0
266.5
33.8
Persian god of light.
Mama-Allpa Corona
V
V
-27.0
31.0
300.0
Peruvian harvest goddess.
Millman
M
M
-54.3
149.8
75.0
Peter; Canadian astronomer (1906-1990).
Millman
M
ME
-54.0
210.2
75.0
Peter; Canadian astronomer (1906-1990).
Mons La Hire
E
m
27.8
-25.5
25.0
Philippe De; French mathematician, astronomer (1640-1718).
Mindanao Facula
S
tn
-6.6
174.2
210.0
Philippine island.
Melkart
J
ga
-9.9
186.2
105.0
Phoenician; divinity of Tyre.
Mor
J
ga
30.5
327.4
41.3
Phoenician; spirit of the harvest.
Maupertuis
E
m
49.6
-27.3
45.0
Pierre Louis Moreau de; French mathematician (1698-1759).
Maupertuis A
E
m
50.6
-24.7
14.0
Pierre Louis Moreau de; French mathematician (1698-1759).
Maupertuis B
E
m
51.3
-26.7
6.0
Pierre Louis Moreau de; French mathematician (1698-1759).
Maupertuis C
E
m
50.2
-24.0
11.0
Pierre Louis Moreau de; French mathematician (1698-1759).
Maupertuis K
E
m
49.3
-25.0
6.0
Pierre Louis Moreau de; French mathematician (1698-1759).
Maupertuis L
E
m
51.3
-29.2
6.0
Pierre Louis Moreau de; French mathematician (1698-1759).
Marere
V
V
19.6
65.8
6.3
Polynesian first name.
Matahina
V
V
-72.3
65.9
8.5
Polynesian first name.
Maurea
V
V
-39.5
69.1
9.9
Polynesian first name.
Mbali Patera
J
io
-31.5
5.1
40.7
Pygmy word representing fire itself.
Marjanah
S
en
38.2
303.8
14.5
Queen in the "Tale of Kamar Al-Zaman."
Mab
U
ar
-38.8
352.2
34.0
Queen of Spirits, dethroned Titania.
Medhavi
V
V
-19.4
40.6
30.4
Ramabai; East Indian author, humanitarian (1858-1922).
Morava Valles
M
M
-13.4
24.5
325.0
River in the Czech Republic.
Morava Valles
M
ME
-13.3
335.5
325.0
River in the Czech Republic.
Millikan
E
m
46.8
121.5
98.0
Robert Andrews; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1868-1953).
Millikan B
E
m
49.8
123.5
21.0
Robert Andrews; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1868-1953).
Millikan J
E
m
45.8
124.6
36.0
Robert Andrews; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1868-1953).
Millikan Q
E
m
43.9
118.6
33.0
Robert Andrews; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1868-1953).
Millikan R
E
m
46.0
117.7
49.0
Robert Andrews; American physicist; Nobel laureate (1868-1953).
McClure
E
m
-15.3
50.3
23.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure A
E
m
-15.7
49.1
6.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure B
E
m
-15.4
49.3
9.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure C
E
m
-14.7
49.8
27.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure D
E
m
-14.8
51.8
22.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure M
E
m
-14.2
51.3
21.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure N
E
m
-14.2
52.7
9.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure P
E
m
-14.8
53.5
16.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
McClure S
E
m
-13.8
53.4
4.0
Robert Le Mesurier; British explorer (1807-1873).
Main
E
m
80.8
10.1
46.0
Robert; British astronomer (1808-1878).
Main
M
M
-76.6
310.9
109.0
Robert; British astronomer (1808-1878).
Main
M
ME
-76.5
49.1
109.0
Robert; British astronomer (1808-1878).
Main L
E
m
81.7
23.2
14.0
Robert; British astronomer (1808-1878).
Main N
E
m
82.3
22.0
11.0
Robert; British astronomer (1808-1878).
Mallet
E
m
-45.4
54.2
58.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet A
E
m
-45.9
53.8
28.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet B
E
m
-46.6
52.0
32.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet C
E
m
-44.0
53.8
28.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet D
E
m
-46.0
57.0
42.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet E
E
m
-45.0
54.3
5.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet J
E
m
-48.7
55.9
52.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet K
E
m
-47.6
57.0
43.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mallet L
E
m
-47.7
55.5
13.0
Robert; Irish seismologist, engineer (1810-1881).
Mena Colles
V
V
-52.5
160.0
850.0
Roman goddess of menses.
Muta Mons
V
V
55.5
358.3
54.0
Roman goddess of silence.
Minerva Fossae
V
V
64.5
252.5
0.0
Roman goddess of war.
Mentha Tholus
V
V
43.0
237.3
79.0
Roman goddess, personification of the human mind. Name changed from Mentha Mons.
[Mentha Mons]
V
V
43.0
237.3
79.0
Roman goddess, personification of the human mind. Name changed to Mentha Tholus.
McNair
E
m
-35.7
-147.3
29.0
Ronald Ewald; member of the Challenger crew (1950-1986). Note: Formerly Borman A
Moody
H
H
-13.1
215.4
80.0
Ronald; Jamaican sculptor and painter
(1900-1984).
Mari
M
M
-52.4
45.9
41.6
Ruined city in Syria.
Mari
M
ME
-52.1
314.1
41.6
Ruined city in Syria.
Manners
E
m
4.6
20.0
15.0
Russell Henry; British astronomer (1800-1870).
Manners A
E
m
4.6
19.1
3.0
Russell Henry; British astronomer (1800-1870).
Masha
V
V
60.7
88.5
6.4
Russian first name.
[Masha]
V
V
63.0
88.0
16.0
Russian first name.
Mirni Rupes
H
H
-37.3
39.9
0.0
Russian; Bellingshausen's ship for Antarctic exploration, 1819-21.
Maderatcha
J
ca
30.7
95.3
66.2
Saami sky god.
Morse
E
m
22.1
-175.1
77.0
Samuel Finley Breese; American inventor (1791-1872).
Morse N
E
m
20.2
-176.1
25.0
Samuel Finley Breese; American inventor (1791-1872).
Morse T
E
m
22.0
-179.5
34.0
Samuel Finley Breese; American inventor (1791-1872).
Marsilion
S
ia
39.2
176.1
136.0
Saracen king of Spain; Roland wounds him and he died of wound later.
Matthay
S
ia
-3.5
187.4
58.0
Saracen lord and emissary to Charles.
Margaris
S
ia
27.7
135.8
75.0
Saracen lord from Seville; volunteered to fight at Roncevaux Pass.
Mavis
E
m
29.8
-26.4
1.0
Scottish female name.
Manatum Tessera
V
V
-4.0
64.0
3,800.0
Semitic goddess of fate.
Meni Tessera
V
V
48.1
77.9
454.0
Semitic goddess of fate.
Mylitta Fluctus
V
V
-54.0
355.5
1,250.0
Semitic mother goddess.
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
MacBeth
U
ob
-58.4
112.5
203.0
Shakespearean hero.
McAuliffe
E
m
-33.0
-148.9
19.0
Sharon Christa Corrigan; civilian school teacher member of the Challenger crew (1948-1986). Note: Formerly Borman Y
Mopsa
U
ti
-11.9
302.2
101.0
Shepardess in "The Winter's Tale."
Murasaki
H
H
-12.6
30.2
130.0
Shikibu; Japanese novelist and poet (978-1014/1026).
Miyamoto
M
M
-2.9
7.0
160.0
Shotaro; Japanese astronomer (1912-1992).
Miyamoto
M
ME
-2.9
353.0
160.0
Shotaro; Japanese astronomer (1912-1992).
Mirabeau
V
V
1.1
284.3
23.8
Sibylle; French writer (d. 1932).
Manton
V
V
9.3
26.9
20.5
Sidnie; English zoologist (1902-1980) and Irene; botanist (1904-1988).
Marius Regio
J
ga
6.8
181.2
4,000.0
Simon; German astronomer (1570-1624).
Murchison
E
m
5.1
-0.1
57.0
Sir Roderick Impey; Scottish geologist (1792-1871).
Murchison T
E
m
4.4
0.1
3.0
Sir Roderick Impey; Scottish geologist (1792-1871).
Maclear
E
m
10.5
20.1
20.0
Sir Thomas; Irish-born South African astronomer (1794-1879).
Maclear A
E
m
11.3
18.0
5.0
Sir Thomas; Irish-born South African astronomer (1794-1879).
Mitra
E
m
18.0
-154.7
92.0
Sisir Kumar; Indian physicist (1890-1963).
Mitra A
E
m
20.8
-154.1
46.0
Sisir Kumar; Indian physicist (1890-1963).
Mitra J
E
m
15.9
-153.2
46.0
Sisir Kumar; Indian physicist (1890-1963).
Mitra Y
E
m
21.5
-155.2
26.0
Sisir Kumar; Indian physicist (1890-1963).
Maslenitsa Corona
V
V
77.0
202.5
0.0
Slavonic personification of fertility.
[Musmar]
M
M
24.8
55.7
0.0
Small town in Sudan.
[Musmar]
M
ME
24.6
304.3
0.0
Small town in Sudan.
Mare Smythii
E
m
1.3
87.5
373.0
Smyth, William Henry; British astronomer (1788-1865).
Mertseger Mons
V
V
-38.1
270.3
450.0
Snake goddess of the Theban necropolis.
Maron
S
te
2.5
119.3
11.8
Son of Euanthes, priest of Apollo at Ismarus.
Moree
A
gs
15.1
164.4
0.7
Spa in Australia.
Miskhor
A
gs
15.0
65.9
0.5
Spa in Crimea, Ukraine.
Marienbad
A
gs
35.4
81.8
0.6
Spa in Czech Republic.
Manikaran
A
gs
62.0
155.0
0.5
Spa in India.
Mandal
A
gs
23.5
46.5
0.1
Spa in Norway.
Montes Cordillera
E
m
-17.5
-81.6
574.0
Spanish for "mountain chain."
Mons Pico
E
m
45.7
-8.9
25.0
Spanish for "peak."
Magdalena
V
V
-11.2
48.7
11.5
Spanish form of Hebrew first name.
Manuel
E
m
24.5
11.3
0.5
Spanish male name.
Madrid
M
M
48.8
224.6
3.5
Spanish tracking site.
Madrid
M
ME
48.5
135.4
3.5
Spanish tracking site.
Marte Vallis
M
M
15.0
176.5
1,185.0
Spanish word for "Mars".
Marte Vallis
M
ME
14.8
183.5
1,185.0
Spanish word for "Mars".
Melusine
U
ar
-52.9
8.9
50.0
Spirit heroine of medieval French story.
Mot
J
ga
9.9
165.9
23.3
Spirit of the harvest, one of the sons of El.
Mommur Chasma
U
ob
-16.3
323.5
537.0
Spirit place, forest home of Oberon in "Midsummer Night's Dream."
Mehen Linea
J
eu
56.0
236.7
1,500.0
Stone row in Brittany, France.
Merrivale Linea
J
eu
-41.0
299.5
1,600.0
Stone row in England.
Mush
J
ga
-15.1
114.8
99.3
Sumerian male deity; upper parts are human, lower parts a serpent.
Marduk
J
io
-29.3
209.7
370.0
Sumero-Akkadian fire god.
Marduk Fluctus
J
io
-27.6
210.8
169.4
Sumero-Akkadian fire god.
May-Enensi Corona
V
V
-42.5
68.0
330.0
Teleutan (S. Altay) fertility goddess.
Mont
J
ga
44.6
311.9
15.0
Theban war god.
Moreux
M
M
42.1
315.6
138.0
Theophile; French astronomer and meteorologist (1867-1954).
Moreux
M
ME
41.8
44.4
138.0
Theophile; French astronomer and meteorologist (1867-1954).
[Mann]
E
m
-23.1
120.1
23.0
Thomas; German writer (1875-1955). Note: This name was never approved by the IAU. The approved name for this feature is Zhiritskiy Z.
Mofolo
H
H
-37.7
28.2
114.0
Thomas; South African (Lesotho) novelist (1876/77-1948).
Mubai
S
rh
55.8
20.2
0.0
Tibetan heavenly god.
Mahilani
N
tr
-50.5
359.5
0.0
Tonga sea spirit.
Montevallo
M
M
15.4
54.4
51.9
Town in Alabama, USA.
Montevallo
M
ME
15.2
305.6
51.9
Town in Alabama, USA.
Medrissa
M
M
18.8
56.7
21.2
Town in Algeria.
Medrissa
M
ME
18.6
303.3
21.2
Town in Algeria.
Mila
M
M
-27.4
20.8
10.6
Town in Algeria.
Mila
M
ME
-27.1
339.2
10.6
Town in Algeria.
Mandora
M
M
12.3
53.7
59.4
Town in Australia.
Mandora
M
ME
12.2
306.3
59.4
Town in Australia.
Murgoo
M
M
-23.9
22.5
24.5
Town in Australia.
Murgoo
M
ME
-23.7
337.5
24.5
Town in Australia.
Mafra
M
M
-44.4
53.2
13.0
Town in Brazil.
Mafra
M
ME
-44.1
306.8
13.0
Town in Brazil.
Manzī
M
M
-22.4
27.5
7.2
Town in Burma.
Manzī
M
ME
-22.2
332.5
7.2
Town in Burma.
Mojave
M
M
7.5
33.1
58.5
Town in California, USA.
Mojave
M
ME
7.4
326.9
58.5
Town in California, USA.
Maricourt
M
M
53.3
71.3
9.9
Town in Canada.
Maricourt
M
ME
53.0
288.7
9.9
Town in Canada.
Maidstone
M
M
-41.9
54.3
10.0
Town in England.
Maidstone
M
ME
-41.6
305.7
10.0
Town in England.
Mega
M
M
-1.5
37.0
18.0
Town in Ethiopia.
Mega
M
ME
-1.5
323.0
18.0
Town in Ethiopia.
Mirtos
M
M
22.3
51.8
5.8
Town in Greece (Crete).
Mirtos
M
ME
22.1
308.2
5.8
Town in Greece (Crete).
Mendota
M
M
36.1
221.7
8.9
town in Illinois, USA.
Mendota
M
ME
35.8
138.3
8.9
town in Illinois, USA.
Makhambet
M
M
28.4
40.5
16.0
Town in Kazakhstan.
Makhambet
M
ME
28.1
319.5
16.0
Town in Kazakhstan.
Magadi
M
M
-34.9
46.2
53.0
Town in Kenya.
Magadi
M
ME
-34.6
313.8
53.0
Town in Kenya.
Mazamba
M
M
-27.6
69.8
53.5
Town in Mozambique.
Mazamba
M
ME
-27.3
290.2
53.5
Town in Mozambique.
Mohawk
M
M
43.2
5.4
17.5
Town in New York, USA.
Mohawk
M
ME
42.9
354.6
17.5
Town in New York, USA.
Moss
M
M
19.5
250.6
9.1
Town in Norway.
Moss
M
ME
19.3
109.4
9.1
Town in Norway.
Manah
M
M
-4.7
33.7
11.2
Town in Oman.
Manah
M
ME
-4.6
326.3
11.2
Town in Oman.
Mago
M
M
16.1
254.7
2.8
Town in Russia.
Mago
M
ME
15.9
105.3
2.8
Town in Russia.
Meget
M
M
19.1
252.8
4.6
Town in Russia.
Meget
M
ME
18.9
107.2
4.6
Town in Russia.
Mena
M
M
-32.4
18.8
32.5
Town in Russia.
Mena
M
ME
-32.1
341.2
32.5
Town in Russia.
Mistretta
M
M
-24.9
109.2
14.8
Town in Sicily.
Mistretta
M
ME
-24.7
250.8
14.8
Town in Sicily.
Morella
M
M
-9.7
51.5
78.9
Town in Spain.
Morella
M
ME
-9.6
308.5
78.9
Town in Spain.
Mellit
M
M
7.1
1.8
23.7
Town in Sudan.
Mellit
M
ME
7.0
358.2
23.7
Town in Sudan.
Mliba
M
M
-39.9
272.1
13.5
Town in Swaziland.
Mliba
M
ME
-39.6
87.9
13.5
Town in Swaziland.
Marbach
M
M
17.8
249.0
25.8
Town in Switzerland.
Marbach
M
ME
17.6
111.0
25.8
Town in Switzerland.
Mut
M
M
22.6
35.8
6.6
Town in Turkey.
Mut
M
ME
22.4
324.2
6.6
Town in Turkey.
[Misk]
M
M
-0.9
35.5
10.0
Town in Turkey. Name dropped because crater cannot be located on imagery.
[Misk]
M
ME
-0.9
324.5
10.0
Town in Turkey. Name dropped because crater cannot be located on imagery.
Manti
M
M
-3.6
37.7
16.2
Town in Utah, USA.
Manti
M
ME
-3.6
322.3
16.2
Town in Utah, USA.
Milford
M
M
-52.8
41.5
27.3
Town in Utah, USA.
Milford
M
ME
-52.5
318.5
27.3
Town in Utah, USA.
Mamajan
V
V
-65.1
257.3
2.0
Turkman first name.
Mare Tyrrhenum
M
M
-20.0
255.0
0.0
Tyrrhenian Sea, between Italy and Sicily.
Mare Tyrrhenum
M
ME
-19.8
105.0
0.0
Tyrrhenian Sea, between Italy and Sicily.
Mukylchin Corona
V
V
-12.5
46.0
525.0
Udmurt (Urals Finn, Russia) fertility goddess.
Melanka
V
V
34.4
19.2
9.0
Ukranian first name.
Mansur
H
H
47.8
162.6
100.0
Ustad; Indian painter (17th century).
Moroz
M
M
-23.7
20.6
123.0
Vasily Ivanovich; Russian planetary scientist (1931-2004).
Moroz
M
ME
-23.5
339.4
123.0
Vasily Ivanovich; Russian planetary scientist (1931-2004).
Mukhina
V
V
29.5
0.5
24.5
Vera; Soviet sculptor (1889-1953).
Mugazo Planitia
V
V
-69.0
60.0
1,500.0
Vietnamese tale heroine.
Marca
M
M
-10.1
158.3
81.0
Village in Peru.
Marca
M
ME
-10.0
201.7
81.0
Village in Peru.
Mutus
E
m
-63.6
30.1
77.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus A
E
m
-63.8
31.8
16.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus B
E
m
-63.9
29.5
17.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus C
E
m
-61.2
27.2
32.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus D
E
m
-58.4
23.3
22.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus E
E
m
-65.5
36.1
22.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus F
E
m
-66.2
34.1
42.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus G
E
m
-67.2
35.1
17.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus H
E
m
-63.6
24.2
21.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus J
E
m
-62.7
23.3
8.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus K
E
m
-57.8
21.5
7.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus L
E
m
-61.8
24.9
20.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus M
E
m
-59.1
24.4
20.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Tools
Name
P
SA
CLAT
CLON
DIAM
Origin
Mutus N
E
m
-62.4
27.6
11.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus O
E
m
-57.7
23.8
14.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus P
E
m
-59.1
25.7
16.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus Q
E
m
-62.2
30.4
8.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus R
E
m
-60.8
23.9
27.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus S
E
m
-60.5
22.0
25.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus T
E
m
-59.2
21.2
34.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus V
E
m
-62.9
31.3
24.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus W
E
m
-66.6
40.0
21.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus X
E
m
-67.1
36.8
21.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus Y
E
m
-64.8
35.0
26.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mutus Z
E
m
-64.0
34.5
30.0
Vincente Mut, or Muth; Spanish astronomer (unkn-1673).
Mozart
H
H
8.0
190.5
270.0
W. A.; Austrian composer (1756-1791).
Modron Corona
V
V
32.8
23.1
50.0
Welsh divine mother goddess.
Megan
V
V
-61.8
130.6
15.8
Welsh first name.
Mawrth Vallis
M
M
22.6
16.5
636.0
Welsh word for "Mars".
Mawrth Vallis
M
ME
22.4
343.5
636.0
Welsh word for "Mars".
Mir
J
ga
-3.3
230.3
8.0
West Semitic god of wind.
Marzyana Corona
V
V
-53.0
67.5
550.0
West Slavic grain and fertility goddess.
Mélisande
A
er
67.1
185.6
1.0
Wife of Prince Golaud and lover of his half-brother, Pelléas, in Maeterlinck drama (Belgium, 1892).
Miller
E
m
-39.3
0.8
61.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
Miller A
E
m
-37.7
1.8
39.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
Miller B
E
m
-37.6
1.0
12.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
Miller C
E
m
-38.2
-0.3
36.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
Miller D
E
m
-38.0
3.1
5.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
Miller E
E
m
-38.8
2.8
6.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
Miller K
E
m
-39.8
0.9
4.0
William Allen; British chemist (1817-1870).
McCool
E
m
-41.7
-146.3
21.0
William Cameron; American astronaut, Space Shuttle Columbia Pilot (1961-2003).
MacMillan
E
m
24.2
-7.8
7.0
William Duncan; American mathematician, astronomer (1871-1948).
Meggers
E
m
24.3
123.0
52.0
William Frederick; American physicist (1888-1966).
Meggers S
E
m
24.0
119.8
42.0
William Frederick; American physicist (1888-1966).
McDonald
E
m
30.4
-20.9
7.0
William Johnson; American benefactor (1844-1926); Thomas Logie; Scottish selenographer (1901-1973).
Mem Loimis Mons
V
V
9.5
209.0
300.0
Wintun (California) goddess.
Ma'adim Vallis
M
M
-21.8
182.7
825.0
Word for "Mars" in Hebrew.
Ma'adim Vallis
M
ME
-21.6
177.3
825.0
Word for "Mars" in Hebrew.
Mamers Valles
M
M
40.3
342.2
1,020.0
Word for "Mars" in Oscan.
Mamers Valles
M
ME
40.0
17.8
1,020.0
Word for "Mars" in Oscan.
Mangala Valles
M
M
-11.6
151.0
828.0
Word for "Mars" in Sanskrit.
Mangala Valles
M
ME
-11.5
209.0
828.0
Word for "Mars" in Sanskrit.
Malunga
S
rh
65.1
56.2
0.0
Yao (Bantu); creator god; left Earth to live in sky when man was cruel to animals.
Mezentsev
E
m
72.1
-128.7
89.0
Yurij Borisovich; Soviet rocket scientist (1929-1965).
Mezentsev M
E
m
68.7
-126.8
74.0
Yurij Borisovich; Soviet rocket scientist (1929-1965).
Mezentsev Q
E
m
69.4
-135.6
26.0
Yurij Borisovich; Soviet rocket scientist (1929-1965).
Mezentsev S
E
m
71.5
-136.9
21.0
Yurij Borisovich; Soviet rocket scientist (1929-1965).