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] [2]

The smaller volcanoes Hecates Tholus (to the northeast) and Albor Tholus (to the southeast) are relatively close.

Rim of Elysium Mons, as seen by HiRISE

References:

  1. ↑ Blunck, J. 1982. Mars and its Satellites. Exposition Press. Smithtown, N.Y.
  2. ↑ MacDonald, T. 1971. The Origins of Martian Nomenclature. Icarus: 15, 233-240
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