Vulcan Planum
Vulcan Planum /ˈvʌlkən/ is the unofficial name given to a large plain on the surface of Pluto's moon Charon, discovered by New Horizons during its flyby of Pluto in July 2015. It is named after the fictional planet Vulcan in the science-fiction series Star Trek. The name is not approved by International Astronomical Union, as of 2020.
An annotated map of Charon, with Vulcan Planum in the southern hemisphere. | |
| Location | Charon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0°N 0°W |
| Discoverer | New Horizons |
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