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Rock outcrop on Mars From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Feature type | Rock outcrop |
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Coordinates | 1.9°S 354.5°E |
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