Tithonium Chasma in Perspective
November 11, 2004
This perspective view shows the western end of the canyons Tithonium Chasma and Ius Chasma, part of the Valles Marineris canyon system. This view is looking east, and the dark, layered material, the so-called â€˜Interior Layered Deposits' covering the canyon floors, can clearly be seen. These deposits are marked by a system of polygonal cracks through which the underlying, lighter-coloured rock can be seen. The image was taken on 26 May 2004 during orbit 442 with a ground resolution of approximately 52 metres per pixel. The displayed region is located at the beginning of the canyon system at about latitude 7Â° South and longitude 269Â° East.
Topics: Tithonium Chasma, Ius Chasma, Coprates quadrangle, Ophir Chasma, Eos Chaos, Valles Marineris, Canyon, Chasma, Planetary science, canyon Ius Chasma, canyon Tithonium Chasma, Valles Marineris canyon