Syrtis Major Planum on a Mars Map
Syrtis Major Planum
| Object type | Planum |
| Size (km) | 350 |
| Coordinates (lat, lon) | 9.2, 67.1 |
Mars Surface Features Facing Earth
Utopia Planitia
Planitia
Large northern plain, site of Viking 2 lander, sometimes visible as a bright region.
Amazonis Planitia
Planitia
Large, relatively smooth plain in the northern hemisphere, lighter in color and easily distinguishable.
Tharsis Montes
Mons
Chain of three large shield volcanoes (Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons, Ascraeus Mons) on the Tharsis bulge.
Olympus Mons
Mons
The largest volcano and mountain in the solar system, towering about 22 km above the surrounding terrain.
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Solar System Scope
for the high-resolution planetary textures, and the
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
for accurate planetary naming conventions. These contributions have greatly enhanced the quality and accuracy of our project. However, we take full responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies in our use of these resources.