Morgoth Macula
Morgoth /ˈmɔːrɡɒθ/ is a macula (a small dark region) on the surface of Pluto,[1] southwest of the Norgay Montes and adjacent to Quidlivun Cavus. It was discovered in 2015 by the spacecraft New Horizons and named after Morgoth, the primary antagonist in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.
| Feature type | Macula |
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| Location | Pluto |
| Coordinates | 20°S 172°E |
| Discoverer | New Horizons |
| Eponym | Morgoth |
References
- Keeter, Bill (8 January 2016). "Probing the Mysterious Glacial Flow on Pluto's Frozen 'Heart'". Pluto New Horizons. NASA. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
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