Ulysses Fossae
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| Ulysses Fossae | |
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 Topographic map of Ulysses Fossae | |
| Coordinates | 10°04′N 123°04′W / 10.06°N 123.07°WCoordinates: 10°04′N 123°04′W / 10.06°N 123.07°W |
Ulysses Fossae is a trough in the Tharsis quadrangle of Mars at 10.06° north latitude and 123.07° west longitude. It was named after an albedo feature name.[1] It is containing area of pitted cones called Ulysses Colles.[2]
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Map of Tharsis quadrangle with major features indicated. Tharsis contains many volcanoes, including Olympus Mons, the tallest known volcano in the solar system. Notice Ceraunius Tholus, although it looks small, it is about as high as Earth's Mount Everest.
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Probable cinder cone in Ulysses Colles,[1] as seen by HiRISE.
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References
- ↑ Blue, Jennifer. "Ulysses Fossae". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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