List of geological features on 243 Ida and Dactyl
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This is a list of named geological features on asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl.
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Ida
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Regiones
Idaean regiones (geologically distinct areas) are named after the discoverer of the asteroid, and the places where he worked.
| Regio | Named after |
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| Palisa Regio | Johann Palisa |
| Pola Regio | Pola, Croatia |
| Vienna Regio | Vienna |
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Dorsa
The only named dorsum on Ida is Townsend Dorsum, named after Tim E. Townsend, a member of the Galileo probe imaging team.
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Craters
Idaean craters are named after famous caves.
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Dactyl
Dactylian craters are named after the mythological Dactyls.
| Crater | Named after |
| Acmon | Acmon |
| Celmis | Celmis |
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