| Feature type | Macula |
|---|---|
| Location | Pluto |
| Coordinates | 20°S172°E / 20°S 172°E /-20; 172 |
| Discoverer | New Horizons |
| Eponym | Morgoth |
Morgoth Macula/ˈmɔːrɡɒθ/ is the informal name for a small dark region on the surface ofPluto,[1] southwest of theNorgay Montes and adjacent toSputnik Planitia. It was discovered in 2015 by the spacecraftNew Horizons and named afterMorgoth, the primary antagonist inJ.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.
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