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Mordor Macula

Mordor Macula is the informal name for the dark reddish area near Charon's north pole, possibly resulting from the accumulation of tholins or other complex organic molecules.

Source: jpl.nasa.gov

APODs including "Mordor Macula"

Charon: Moon of Pluto

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