Padus Vallis

Padus Vallis

Padus Vallis, as seen by THEMIS.
Coordinates 4°36′S 150°06′W / 4.6°S 150.1°W / -4.6; -150.1Coordinates: 4°36′S 150°06′W / 4.6°S 150.1°W / -4.6; -150.1

Padus Vallis is a valley in the Memnonia quadrangle on Mars that empties into the Medusa Fossae Formation. It is located at 4.6° S and 150.1° W. It is 46.0 km long and was named for the classical name for modern Po Valley in Italy.[1] Padus Vallis is one of many valleys that empty into the Medusae Fossae Formation.

References

  1. ↑ http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov
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