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Labes (plural: labes) is a Latin word used by exogeologists to refer to chaotic regions, featuring ridges and steep valleys, in the Valles Marineris region of Mars. Labes are named after the nearest classical albedo feature.
List of labes
This is a list of all named labes. Planetocentric coordinates are given as planetocentric latitude with east longitude.
| Labes | Coordinates | Diameter (km) | Approval date | Named after | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baetis Labēs | 3°40′S 288°32′E / 3.67°S 288.54°E / -3.67; 288.54 (Baetis) | 88 | 2017 | Classical albedo feature, Baetis | WGPSN |
| Candor Labes | 4°45′S 283°48′E / 4.75°S 283.8°E / -4.75; 283.8 (Candor) | 134.94 | 1988 | From classical albedo feature at 5N, 75W | WGPSN |
| Ceti Labes | 6°47′S 284°16′E / 6.78°S 284.27°E / -6.78; 284.27 (Ceti) | 11.05 | 2012 | Classical albedo features name | WGPSN |
| Coprates Labes | 11°46′S 292°06′E / 11.77°S 292.1°E / -11.77; 292.1 (Coprates) | 61.97 | 1985 | From albedo feature at 14S, 65W | WGPSN |
| Ius Labes | 7°31′S 281°24′E / 7.52°S 281.4°E / -7.52; 281.4 (Ius) | 61.18 | 1988 | Classical albedo feature name | WGPSN |
| Melas Labes | 8°30′S 288°18′E / 8.5°S 288.3°E / -8.5; 288.3 (Melas) | 107.24 | 1985 | Classical albedo feature at 10S, 74W | WGPSN |
| Ophir Labes | 10°59′S 291°30′E / 10.98°S 291.5°E / -10.98; 291.5 (Ophir) | 92.53 | 1985 | Classical albedo feature at 10S, 65W | WGPSN |
References
- Washington University in St Louis PDS Geosciences Node (2023-08-18). "Coordinate System". Coordinate System. Retrieved 2023-08-18.