Mount Doom, Einstein Crater, and Arrakis Plains: Geekiest Place Names in the Solar System
The solar system is full of stuffy, old mythology naming its planets and moons. But scientists have also had the chance to add a little spice here and there, deriving their place names from really geeky sources, including Tolkien. In this gallery, we take a look at some of the nerdiest places in the solar system.
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