| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Eridania quadrangle, east of Hellas quadrangle |
| Coordinates | 38°09′S 122°13′E / 38.15°S 122.21°E |
| Quadrangle | Eridania |
| Diameter | 1,062.13 km (659.98 mi) |
Eridania Planitia is a plain located east of Hellas Planitia, in the southern highlands of Mars. Its name was approved on September 22, 2010; it is named after the closest classical albedo feature.[1]
References
- ↑ "Eridania Planitia". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. 22 September 2010. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
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