 Granicus Valles tributary, as seen by HiRISE | |
| Coordinates | 30°N 229°W / 30°N 229°W / 30; -229 |
|---|---|
| Naming | the ancient name for river in Turkey |
The Granicus Valles are a network of valleys in the Amenthes quadrangle of Mars, located at 30° north latitude and 229° west longitude. They are 750 km long and are named after the ancient name for a river in Turkey.[1] The system has been identified as outflow channels.[2]
References
- ↑ "Granicus Valles". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Science Center. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
- ↑ Carr, M.H. (2006), The Surface of Mars. Cambridge Planetary Science Series, Cambridge University Press.
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