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 El Capitan rock outcrop at Meridiani Planum, Mars | |
| Feature type | Rock outcrop |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 1°54′S 354°30′E / 1.9°S 354.5°E / -1.9; 354.5 |
El Capitan is a layered rock outcrop found within the Margaritifer Sinus quadrangle (MC-19) region of the planet Mars, this geological outcrop was first discovered and observed by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity in February 2004. The rock outcrop was named for El Capitan, a topographical mountain lying within the state of Texas.
See also
External links
- Nasa's Mars Exploration Program
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