Regio - Astronomy

Astronomy

  • Regio (astronomy)—in planetary geology, a large area of a planet or moon that is strongly differentiated in colour or albedo
    • A regio of Venus:
      • Alpha Regio
      • Beta Regio
      • Ovda Regio

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