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  • Lunar Mountain Names: Understanding Moon's Topography
    The mountains on the Moon are called "mountains" or "montes" (the Latin word for mountains).

    However, there are a few additional terms used depending on their specific characteristics:

    * "Montes" is typically used for large mountain ranges.

    * "Mons" (singular of "montes") is used for individual mountains.

    * "Dorsum" refers to a ridge or a long, narrow mountain range.

    * "Rupes" (Latin for "cliff") is used for steep cliffs or escarpments.

    For example:

    * Montes Apenninus: The Apennine Mountains, a prominent range on the Moon.

    * Mons Huygens: An individual mountain named after the Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens.

    * Dorsum Tauri: The Taurus Mountains, a ridge on the Moon.

    * Rupes Recta: The Straight Wall, a prominent cliff on the Moon.

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