List of geological features on 433 Eros
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This is a list of named geological features on asteroid 433 Eros.
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Regiones
Regiones (geologically distinct areas) on Eros are named after the co-discoverers of the asteroid.
| Regio | Named after |
| Charlois Regio | Auguste Charlois |
| Witt Regio | Gustav Witt |
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Dorsa
Dorsa (ridges) on Eros are named after astronomers who made studies of the asteroid.
| Dorsum | Named after |
| Finsen Dorsum | William Stephen Finsen |
| Hinks Dorsum | Arthur Robert Hinks |
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Craters
Craters on Eros are named after famous lovers.
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