Acheron Fossae

Acheron Fossae
Coordinates 37°40′N 135°52′W / 37.67°N 135.87°W / 37.67; -135.87Coordinates: 37°40′N 135°52′W / 37.67°N 135.87°W / 37.67; -135.87

Acheron Fossae is a trough in the Diacria quadrangle of Mars. Its location is centered at 37.67° north latitude and 135.87° west longitude. It is 718 km long and is named after a classical albedo feature at 35°N, 140°W .[1] The trough has seen intensive tectonic activity in the past.

  1. ^ Astronomy Picture of the Day -2010 March 1
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