Eden Patera
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Eden Patera based on THEMIS day-time image | |
| Feature type | Patera |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°36′N 348°54′E / 33.6°N 348.9°ECoordinates: 33°36′N 348°54′E / 33.6°N 348.9°E |
| Naming | Classical albedo feature name. |
Eden Patera is a feature located at 33°36′N 348°54′E / 33.6°N 348.9°E on the planet Mars. In October 2013 it hit the headlines when it was announced it may be a supervolcano rather than an impact crater, according to research from the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, led by Joseph R. Michalski.[1]
See also
- Orcus Patera (another mysterious patera)
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