Ophir Chasma

Ophir Chasma
Ophir Chasma based on THEMIS mosaic
Coordinates4°00′S 72°30′W / 4°S 72.5°W / -4; -72.5

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. In the Bible it was the land which King Solomon sent an expedition that returned with gold. It is a classical albedo feature name.

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