Olympus Mons Flank
Today's VIS image is located on the lower flank of Olympus Mons. Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system, reaching heights over 25 km (16 miles) tall from base to summit, with the base covering an area as large as the state of Arizona. For comparison, Mauna Loa is 9 km (5.5 miles) tall measured from its base on the sea floor. Orbit Number: 85532 Latitude: 17.993 Longitude: 230.178 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2021-03-27 00:25 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24852
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PIA24852
Date Created
August 24, 2021
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JPL
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