Artynia Catena is a catena in the Arcadia quadrangle of Mars, located around northwest of Alba Mons[1][2] at 47°58′N 119°40′W / 47.97°N 119.67°W. It is 263 km (163 mi) long[3] and was named after a classical albedo feature at 54°N 137°W / 54°N 137°W,[4] which was accepted by the IAU in the year 1985.[5] The term "Catena" refers to a chain of craters.[6]
 Artynia Catena based on THEMIS day-time image | |
| Location | Mars |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47°58′N 119°40′W / 47.97°N 119.67°W |
| Eponym | a classical albedo feature |
It is believed to be formed from the Martian surface collapsing into the underground cavities, such as ancient, emptied lava tubes.[1]
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- 1 2 "Artynia Catena - NASA Science". 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ↑ "Arcadia, MC-3" (PDF). Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
- ↑ "Artynia Catena | Mars Odyssey Mission THEMIS". themis.mars.asu.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
- ↑ "Artynia Catena". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
- ↑ "MARS - Artynia Catena". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
- ↑ "Planetary Names: Feature Types".
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