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| − | [[Image:Elysium_Mons.gif|thumb|right|px|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]]. | + | [[Image:Elysium_Mons.gif|thumb|right|px|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]].<ref>Blunck, J. 1982. Mars and its Satellites. Exposition Press. Smithtown, N.Y.</ref> |
[[Image:MOLA elysium mons.jpg|thumb|px|Rim of Elysium Mons, as seen by HiRISE]] | [[Image:MOLA elysium mons.jpg|thumb|px|Rim of Elysium Mons, as seen by HiRISE]] | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 8 February 2018
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]
- ↑ Blunck, J. 1982. Mars and its Satellites. Exposition Press. Smithtown, N.Y.
