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Hephaestus Fossae
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Caption:
MGS MOC Release No. MOC2-462, 24 August 2003
The Hephaestus Fossae are a series of collapsed pits and troughs in central Elysium Planitia. This Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) provides a high resolution view of the floors, walls, and terrain surrounding a few of the pits and troughs in this region. The image is located near 23.0°N, 239.4°W and is about 3 km (1.9 mi) wide. Sunlight illuminates the scene from the lower left.
Cataloging Keywords:
| Name | Value | Additional Values |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Mars | |
| System | ||
| Target Type | Planet | |
| Mission | Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) | |
| Instrument Host | Mars Global Surveyor | |
| Host Type | Orbiter | |
| Instrument | Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) | |
| Detector | ||
| Extra Keywords | Grayscale | |
| Acquisition Date | ||
| Release Date | 2003-08-27 | |
| Date in Caption | 2003-08-24 | |
| Image Credit | NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems | |
| Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA04696 | |
| Identifier | PIA04696 | |
