Gallifrey Macula

Gallifrey Macula

An annotated map of Charon, with Gallifrey Macula to the north west of Vulcan Planum
Feature type macula
Location Charon
Discoverer New Horizons

Gallifrey /ˈɡælfr/ is a dark surface feature on Pluto's moon Charon. It is named after the fictional planet Gallifrey in the television series Doctor Who. As a further homage to Doctor Who, Gallifrey Macula is bisected by Tardis Chasma.[1]

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