Article 4GQR5 Seven Newly Named Glaciers Honor the Satellites That Helped Discover Them

Seven Newly Named Glaciers Honor the Satellites That Helped Discover Them

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Glaciers and other icy landscapes are often named after the scientists who first set eyes on them. But it isn't just human eyes spotting new features in Earth's frozen wastes; many of these remote landforms are discovered and detailed via satellite. So, shouldn't the robots get some credit, too?

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