Astronomy:El Capitan (Mars)
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Short description: Rock outcrop on Mars
 "El Capitan" rock outcrop at Meridiani Planum, Mars | |
| Feature type | Rock outcrop |
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| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 1°54′S 354°30′E / 1.9°S 354.5°E |
El Capitan is a layered rock outcrop found within the Margaritifer Sinus quadrangle (MC-19) region of the planet Mars, this geological outcrop was first discovered and observed by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity in February 2004. The rock outcrop was named for El Capitan, a topographical mountain lying within the state of Texas .
See also
- List of rocks on Mars
- Eagle (crater)
- List of surface features of Mars imaged by Opportunity
External links
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