Proposed Nomenclature for Surface Features on Pluto and Its Satellites and Names for Newly Discovered Satellites
Eric E. Mamajek, Valerie A. Rapson, David A. Cameron, Manuel Olmedo,, Shane Fogerty, Eric Franklin, Erini Lambrides, Imran Hasan, Richard E., Sarkis, Stephen Thorndike, Jason Nordhaus
TL;DR
This paper proposes standardized naming conventions for surface features on Pluto and its moons, including new satellite names, in preparation for the 2015 New Horizons flyby.
Contribution
It introduces a systematic nomenclature for Pluto's surface features and assigns names to newly discovered satellites, aiding consistent scientific communication.
Findings
Established naming conventions for Pluto and its satellites.
Proposed names for newly discovered satellites.
Facilitated future scientific discussions and publications.
Abstract
In anticipation of the July 2015 flyby of the Pluto system by NASA's New Horizons mission, we propose naming conventions and example names for surface features on Pluto and its satellites (Charon, Nix, Hydra, Kerberos, Styx) and names for newly discovered satellites.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstro and Planetary Science · Planetary Science and Exploration · Space Satellite Systems and Control