Ganges Mensa

Ganges Mensa
Ganges Mensa, as seen by HiRISE.
Coordinates 7°12′S 48°48′W / 7.2°S 48.8°W / -7.2; -48.8Coordinates: 7°12′S 48°48′W / 7.2°S 48.8°W / -7.2; -48.8

Ganges Mensa is a mensa in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars, located at 7.2° S and 48.8° W. It is 140.0 km across and was named after a classical albedo feature name.[1] The term "Mensa" is used for a flat-topped prominence with cliff-like edges.[2]

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