This is a list of named geological features on Dione, a moon of Saturn. Dionean geological features are named after people and places in Roman mythology.
Catenae are crater chains. They are named after rivers in Roman mythology.
| Catena | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -78°N -296.4°W | 275 | 2008 | Aufidus, river in southern Italy | ||||
| 8.79°N -327.15°W | 180 | 2008 | Pactolus, river in Lydia | ||||
| -15.3°N -141.7°W | 200 | 2008 | Pantagias, river in Sicily |
Dionean chasms or canyons are called chasmata . They are named after important locations in Roman mythology and history.
| Chasmata | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 2008 | ||||||
| 360 | 2008 | ||||||
| 1000 | 2008 | ||||||
| 150 | 1982 | ||||||
| 360 | 1982 | ||||||
| 1025 | 2008 | ||||||
| 1100 | 1982 | ||||||
| 156 | 1982 |
Dionean ridges are called dorsa. They are named after Roman hills.
Dionean fossae (long narrow depressions) are named after cities, streets and rivers in Roman mythology.
| Fossa | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.18°N -32.1°W | 224 | 2011 | |||||
| 47.47°N -130.8°W | 330 | 2008 | |||||
| 11.93°N -336.17°W | 500 | 2008 | |||||
| 39.27°N -301.54°W | 260 | 2008 | |||||
| 0.66°N -96°W | 550 | 2008 | |||||
| -31.84°N -76.48°W | 105 | 2011 | |||||
| -45.6°N -336.55°W | 147 | 2011 | |||||
| -8.16°N -82.43°W | 225 | 2008 |
Originally, three geological features were labelled lineae (bright wispy markings). However, later evidence from the Cassini probe revealed them to be icy chasms, and they were all renamed as such (see above).
Dionean craters are named after figures from Greek and Roman mythology, especially Virgil's The Aeneid.
| Crater | Pronunciation | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.1°N -243.37°W | 108 | 2008 | |||||
| -61.66°N -46.57°W | 38.5 | 1982 | |||||
| 25.89°N -46.27°W | 161 | 1982 | Aeneas, Trojan Prince | ||||
| -52.89°N -295.49°W | 120 | 2011 | Alcander, Trojan defending Aeneas’ camp against the Rutulians, killed by Turnus | ||||
| -7.73°N -224.56°W | 106 | 2008 | Allecto, one of the Furies. | ||||
| -9.96°N -237.03°W | 62.4 | 2008 | Amastrus, Trojan warrior | ||||
| 5.17°N -279.81°W | 76 | 1982 | |||||
| -37.52°N -88.62°W | 27.3 | 2008 | Amycus, a Trojan, comrade of Aeneas. | ||||
| -34°N -65°W | 47 | 1982 | Anchises, Dardanian king | ||||
| -63.38°N -89.96°W | 14.2 | 2008 | Anna, sister and confidante of Dido. | ||||
| -7°N -11.54°W | 81 | 1982 | Antenor, Trojan prince | ||||
| 33.43°N -232.18°W | 98 | 2008 | Ascanius, son of Aeneas by Creusa | ||||
| 32.65°N -8.79°W | 60 | 2011 | Assaracus, early king of Troy, son of Tros, brother of Ilus and Ganymede | ||||
| 9.9°N -147.73°W | 50 | 2008 | Aulestes, Etruscan chief, ally of Aeneas. | ||||
| 65.72°N -46.4°W | 35 | 1982 | Butes, boxer | ||||
| -24.71°N -79.63°W | 50 | 1982 | Caieta, Trojan nurse | ||||
| -4.36°N -60.61°W | 31.9 | 2008 | Camilla, Volscian queen | ||||
| -39.84°N -246.22°W | 13 | 1982 | Cassandra, Trojan princess | ||||
| -2.38°N -275.3°W | 42.2 | 1982 | |||||
| 0.39°N -268.45°W | 43 | 1982 | Coras, founder of Tibur | ||||
| Cretheus | -43.35°N -88.53°W | 29 | 2008 | A Trojan warrior who took part in the defense of Aeneas’ camp against the Rutulians | |||
| 49.19°N -76.32°W | 36.2 | 1982 | Creusa, Trojan princess | ||||
| Daucus | -15.38°N -301.14°W | 80 | 2008 | A Rutulian, father of the twins Thymber and Larides. | |||
| Dercennus | 29.75°N -279.93°W | 86.2 | 2008 | Ancient king of the Laurentians. | |||
| -23.97°N -18.82°W | 122 | 1982 | Dido, Carthaginian queen | ||||
| Entellus | -10.93°N -210.54°W | 63 | 2008 | Sicilian boxing champion. | |||
| Erulus | -35°N -104.76°W | 120 | 2008 | Superhuman son of the goddess Feronia. | |||
| Eumelus | -0.1°N -65.96°W | 35.1 | 2008 | A Trojan companion of Aeneas. | |||
| Euryalus | -74.36°N 0°W | 35 | 2008 | A Trojan companion of Aeneas, friend of Nisus. | |||
| Evander | -57°N -145°W | 350 | 2008 | Evander, Roman hero | |||
| Fadus | -35.94°N -225.18°W | 47 | 2011 | A Rutulian of those besieging the men of Aeneas in their leader’s absence. | |||
| Galaesus | 46.77°N -296.25°W | 79 | 2011 | An old Italian killed in the first fighting between Latins and Trojans while trying to make peace. | |||
| Haemon | 84.33°N -276.31°W | 65.22 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) a Rutulian from a group attacking the Trojan’s camp in the absence of Aeneas, and (b) an Italian whose son, priest of Apollo and Diana, was a soldier of Turnus. | |||
| -59.17°N -53.72°W | 35.2 | 1982 | Halys, Trojan warrior | ||||
| Herbesus | /həɹbɛsəs/ | 34.68°N -156.11°W | 58.4 | 2008 | A Rutulian who besieged Aeneas' camp. | ||
| Iasus | ? | -22.13°N -245.92°W | 54 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) father of Palinurus, and (b) father of Iapyx. | ||
| -0.5°N -346.27°W | 52.4 | 1982 | |||||
| -18.47°N -76.41°W | 35.7 | 1982 | Italus, ancient hero, eponymous ancestor of the Italians | ||||
| Lagus | -13.56°N -102.95°W | 77 | 2008 | A soldier of Turnus. | |||
| Lamyrus | 53.67°N -255.61°W | 61 | 2011 | A Rutulian with the troops besieging the camp of Aeneas. | |||
| Larides | /laɹədiːz/ | 7.17°N -311.42°W | 29 | 2008 | A Rutulian, member of Turnus’ army, son of Daucus, twin brother of Thymber. | ||
| /lat̤ʌgəs/ | 14.65°N -26.46°W | 41 | 1982 | Latagus, Trojan soldier | |||
| Latinus | 52.19°N -201°W | 130 | 2008 | King of Latium, husband of Amata. | |||
| 34.81°N -22.76°W | 23.5 | 1982 | Lausus, Etruscan prince | ||||
| Liger | 24°N -126.63°W | 53 | 2008 | Soldier of Turnus, brother of Lucagus. | |||
| Lucagus | 22.15°N -131.25°W | 45.7 | 2008 | Soldier of Turnus, brother of Liger. | |||
| 18.44°N -24.35°W | 45.8 | 1982 | Magus, Rutulian soldier | ||||
| -35°N -55.39°W | 39 | 1982 | |||||
| Metiscus | 6°N -93.29°W | 43.8 | 2008 | A Rutulian, charioteer of Turnus. | |||
| Mezentius | 19.16°N -183°W | 51 | 2008 | Etruscan king, ally of Turnus, father of Lausus. | |||
| Murranus | 12.82°N -90.73°W | 56.8 | 2008 | A Rutulian. | |||
| Nisus | -68.18°N -335°W | 35 | 2008 | Trojan companion of Aeneas, friend of Euryalus. | |||
| Oebalus | 44.47°N -351.6°W | 35.7 | 2011 | An ally of Turnus, son of Telon and Sebethis. | |||
| Pagasus | -3°N -241°W | 67 | 2008 | An Etruscan killed by Camilla. | |||
| -3.3°N -63°W | 11.9 | 1982 | |||||
| Phaleris | ? | -77.4°N -166.58°W | 44 | 2008 | Trojan defending Aeneas' camp against Rutulian attack. | ||
| Phorbas | 81.2°N -131.29°W | 69.3 | 2011 | A Trojan, companion of Aeneas. | |||
| Prytanis | -46.25°N -287.4°W | 96 | 2008 | Trojan defending Aeneas' camp against Rutulian attack. | |||
| -13.58°N -31.9°W | 62 | 1982 | |||||
| -56.47°N -36.8°W | 34 | 1982 | |||||
| -8.15°N -26.85°W | 90.7 | 1982 | |||||
| -43.65°N -186.66°W | 88 | 1982 | |||||
| Sagaris | 4.93°N -104.2°W | 53 | 2008 | Servant of Aeneas. | |||
| Salius | 65.09°N -181.73°W | 44 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) a companion of Aeneas and a contestant in the foot race, and (b) a Rutulian. | |||
| Silvius | -32.7°N -332.26°W | 74 | 2008 | Son of Aeneas and Lavinia. | |||
| Sulmo | 55.92°N -333.5°W | 56 | 2011 | There are two persons in the Aeneid with this name: (a) a Rutulian in the troop of Volcens, and (b) an Italian whose sons fought for Turnus. | |||
| Telon | -16.2°N -97.2°W | 39.7 | 2011 | Ruler of the Teleboans on Capri; father of Oebalus. | |||
| Tereus | -2.6°N -245°W | 39.7 | 2008 | A Trojan, killed by Camilla. | |||
| Thymber | 14°N -309.15°W | 27.29 | 2008 | A Rutulian, member of Turnus’ army, son of Daucus, twin brother of Larides. | |||
| Tiburtus | 29.11°N -189.73°W | 59 | 2008 | Brother of the twins Catillus and Coras, founder of Tibur to which he gave his name. | |||
| 15.59°N -345.31°W | 101 | 1982 | |||||
| Tyrrhus | 24.7°N -287.9°W | 49.1 | 2008 | Keeper of the herds for Latinus, father of Silvia. | |||
| Volcens | -13.84°N -268.51°W | 74 | 2011 | A Latin, leader of cavalry sent as reinforcements to Turnus |