Plain on Saturn’s moon Titan to be Named “Chusuk Planitia” from Frank Herbert’s “Dune”

Chusuk Planitia from USGS
Photo Credit: USGS

Scientists have agreed to name the plains (called planitia) on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, after planets from Frank Herbert’s literary series “Dune.”  More information here.

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