NASA Spots 'Super Grand Canyon' On Pluto's Moon
- 8 years ago
A NASA news release describes a 'Super Grand Canyon' on Pluto's moon Charon.
Earth isn't the only solar system body to have impressive canyons.
A recent NASA news release notes, "Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, is home to an unusual canyon system that’s far longer and deeper than the Grand Canyon."
Named 'Argo Chasma,' the canyon was imaged by New Horizons on July 14, 2015. Its estimated length is about 430 miles - compared to Grand Canyon's 280 miles.
According to the agency, "New Horizons scientists estimate Argo Chasma to be as deep as 5.5 miles...which is more than five times the depth of the Grand Canyon."
The image was taken at a distance of about 289,000 miles from Charon.
Earth isn't the only solar system body to have impressive canyons.
A recent NASA news release notes, "Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, is home to an unusual canyon system that’s far longer and deeper than the Grand Canyon."
Named 'Argo Chasma,' the canyon was imaged by New Horizons on July 14, 2015. Its estimated length is about 430 miles - compared to Grand Canyon's 280 miles.
According to the agency, "New Horizons scientists estimate Argo Chasma to be as deep as 5.5 miles...which is more than five times the depth of the Grand Canyon."
The image was taken at a distance of about 289,000 miles from Charon.