Elysium Mons

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Elysium Mons

Elysium Mons is a volcano in the Elysium Volcanic Region. It has a roughly circular caldera with deep channels running down the sides. It was discovered by Mariner 9. "Elysium" refers to a place of reward (Heaven), according to Homer in the Odyssey.[1]

Rim of Elysium Mons, as seen by HiRISE
  1. Blunck, J. 1982. Mars and its Satellites. Exposition Press. Smithtown, N.Y.