Lycus Sulci
Lycus Sulci, as seen by THEMIS.
Coordinates24°36′N 141°06′W / 24.6°N 141.1°W / 24.6; -141.1

Lycus Sulci is a feature in the Amazonis quadrangle on Mars, with its location centered at 24.6° north latitude and 141.1° west longitude. It is 1,350 km long and is named after a classical albedo feature name.[1] The term "sulci" is applied to subparallel furrows and ridges.[2]

References

  1. "Lycus Sulci". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  2. "Planetary Names".


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