Artynia Catena

Artynia Catena is a feature in the Arcadia quadrangle of Mars, located at 47.97°N 119.67°W / 47.97; -119.67. It is 263 km (163 mi) long and was named after a classical albedo feature at 54°N 137°W[1] The term "Catena" refers to a chain of craters.[2]

Artynia Catena
Artynia Catena based on THEMIS day-time image
Coordinates47.97°N 119.67°W / 47.97; -119.67
Naminga classical albedo feature
Artynia Catena, as seen by HiRISE. Scale bar is 1,000 m (3,300 ft) long.

References
  1. "Artynia Catena". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  2. https://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/DescriptorTerms


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