Ophir Chasma

Ophir Chasma
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Ophir Chasma based on THEMIS mosaic
Coordinates4°00′S 72°30′W / 4°S 72.5°W / -4; -72.5
Ophir Chasma in mosaic of THEMIS infrared images, with part of Candor Chasma at bottom

Ophir Chasma /ˈoʊfər ˈkæzmə/ is a canyon in the Coprates quadrangle of Mars at 4° south latitude and 72.5° west longitude. It is about 317 km long and was named after Ophir, a land mentioned in the Bible.[1][2] In the Bible it was the land which King Solomon sent an expedition that returned with gold.[3] It is a classical albedo feature name.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Ophir Chasma". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  2. ^ "Ophir". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  3. ^ Blunck, J. 1982. Mars and its Satellites. Exposition Press. Smithtown, N.Y.