Beta Regio
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Beta Regio is a region of the planet Venus
known as a volcanic rise. Measuring about 3000 km, it constitutes a prominent upland region of Venus centered at 25.3°N 282.8°E.
The first features that showed up in early radar surveys of the planet were given the names of letters of the Greek alphabet
. Beta Regio was one of those features. It was discovered and named by Dick Goldstein in 1964. The name was approved by the International Astronomical Union
's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN) between 1976 and 1979. Maxwell Montes
, Alpha Regio
, and Beta Regio are the three exceptions to the rule that the surface features of Venus are to be named for female
s: women or goddess
es.
Volcanic rises are broad, sloping highlands over 1000 km across. They are cut by deep troughs 100–200 km across. These troughs are an example of continental rifting, and are evidence of surface tectonism.
Venus
Venus is the second planet from the Sun, orbiting it every 224.7 Earth days. The planet is named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. After the Moon, it is the brightest natural object in the night sky, reaching an apparent magnitude of −4.6, bright enough to cast shadows...
known as a volcanic rise. Measuring about 3000 km, it constitutes a prominent upland region of Venus centered at 25.3°N 282.8°E.
The first features that showed up in early radar surveys of the planet were given the names of letters of the Greek alphabet
Greek alphabet
The Greek alphabet is the script that has been used to write the Greek language since at least 730 BC . The alphabet in its classical and modern form consists of 24 letters ordered in sequence from alpha to omega...
. Beta Regio was one of those features. It was discovered and named by Dick Goldstein in 1964. The name was approved by the International Astronomical Union
International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union IAU is a collection of professional astronomers, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy...
's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (IAU/WGPSN) between 1976 and 1979. Maxwell Montes
Maxwell Montes
Maxwell Montes is a mountain massif on the planet Venus, part of which contains the highest point on the planet's surface.- General description :...
, Alpha Regio
Alpha Regio
Alpha Regio is a region of the planet Venus extending for about 1500 kilometers centered at 22°S, 5°E.It was discovered and named by Dick Goldstein in 1964. The name was approved by the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature between 1976 and 1979...
, and Beta Regio are the three exceptions to the rule that the surface features of Venus are to be named for female
Female
Female is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova .- Defining characteristics :The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male...
s: women or goddess
Goddess
A goddess is a female deity. In some cultures goddesses are associated with Earth, motherhood, love, and the household. In other cultures, goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing....
es.
Volcanic rises are broad, sloping highlands over 1000 km across. They are cut by deep troughs 100–200 km across. These troughs are an example of continental rifting, and are evidence of surface tectonism.