![]() An annotated map of Charon, with Gallifrey Macula to the north west of Vulcan Planitia | |
Feature type | Macula |
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Location | Charon |
Coordinates | 25°N 25°W / 25°N 25°W[1] |
Discoverer | New Horizons |
Gallifrey Macula /ˈɡælɪfreɪ/ 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.[2]