Ulysses Fossae is a trough in the
Tharsis quadrangle of Mars at10.2° north
latitude and 123.4° west longitude. It was named after an albedo
feature name.
Image:Wikitharsismap.JPG|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
.Image:Ulysses Fossae mound.JPG|
Ulysses Fossae mound, as seen by
HiRISE.
References
- http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov
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