List of geological features on Dione
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This is a list of named geological features on Dione. Dionean geological features are named after people and places in Roman mythology.
Chasms
Dionean chasms are called chasmata. They are named after important locations in Roman mythology and history.
| Chasma | Named after |
| Larissa Chasma | Larissa |
| Latium Chasma | Latium |
| Palatine Chasma | Palatine Hill |
| Tibur Chasma | Tibur |
Lineae
Dionean lineae (bright wispy markings) are named after important locations in Roman history.
| Linea | Named after |
| Carthage Linea | Carthage |
| Padua Linea | Padua |
| Palatine Linea | Palatine Hill |
Craters
Dionean craters are named after figures from Greek and Roman mythology, especially the Aeneid.
| Crater | Named after |
| Adrastus | Adrastus |
| Aeneas | Aeneas |
| Amata | Amata |
| Anchises | Anchises |
| Anchises | Antenor |
| Butes | Butes |
| Caieta | Caieta |
| Cassandra | Cassandra |
| Catillus | Catillus |
| Coras | Coras |
| Creusa | Creusa |
| Dido | Dido |
| Halys | Halys |
| Ilia | Ilia |
| Italus | Italus |
| Latagus | Latagus |
| Lausus | Lausus |
| Magus | Magus |
| Massicus | Massicus |
| Palinarus | Palinarus |
| Remus | Remus |
| Ripheus | Ripheus |
| Romulus | Romulus |
| Sabinus | Sabinus |
| Turnus | Turnus |
External links
Saturn (satellites) |
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| Janus' group | Mimas | Enceladus | Tethys | Dione | Rhea | Titan | Hyperion | Iapetus | Inuit group | Gallic group | Norse group |
| See also: | Rings of Saturn |
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