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(glossary entry; plural = '''Planitiae''')<br /> <br /> | (glossary entry; plural = '''Planitiae''')<br /> <br /> | ||
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| − | One of 18 different categories of lunar features recognized in the current system of [ | + | One of 18 different categories of lunar features recognized in the current system of [[IAU%20nomenclature|IAU nomenclature]]. The IAU defines a '''planitia''' as a "low plain". The term is used as prefix to the feature name.<br /> <br /> |
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| − | The plural form is a bit superfluous in the present context, since there is only one "planitia" on the Moon: [ | + | The plural form is a bit superfluous in the present context, since there is only one "planitia" on the Moon: [[Planitia%20Descensus|Planitia Descensus]].<br /> <span class="membersnap">- Jim Mosher</span><br /> <br /> |
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Planitia (plain)
(glossary entry; plural = Planitiae)
Description
One of 18 different categories of lunar features recognized in the current system of IAU nomenclature. The IAU defines a planitia as a "low plain". The term is used as prefix to the feature name.
Additional Information
The plural form is a bit superfluous in the present context, since there is only one "planitia" on the Moon: Planitia Descensus.
- Jim Mosher
LPOD Articles
Bibliography
