D.W.G. Arthur 1976 <p><span>This note reviews the nature of the traditional (Mädler) lunar nomenclature and the recent developments based on the use of more than 2000 named provinces. It appears that the new nomenclature is less efficient than the old in many cases and may lead to an impossible publication situation. The unnecessary break with the past is especially critized.</span></p> application/pdf 10.1016/0019-1035(76)90174-3 en Elsevier Lunar nomenclature: A dissenting note article