Astronomy:Indus Vallis

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Short description: Mars geographical feature
Indus Vallis
Indus Vallis.JPG
Indus Vallis, as seen by HiRISE.
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 19°18′N 321°18′W / 19.3°N 321.3°W / 19.3; -321.3

Indus Vallis is a vallis (valley) in the Arabia quadrangle of Mars, located at 19.3° North and 321.3° West. It is 307 km long and was named for the Indus River in Pakistan.[1] The westernmost part of the valley is in the vicinity of Cassini Crater.

References

  1. "Indus Vallis". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.