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 A section of Divalia Fossae between 45°E and 90°E | |
| Feature type | Trough system |
|---|---|
| Location | Equator of 4 Vesta |
| Coordinates | 9°3′S 196°14′E / 9.050°S 196.233°E[1] |
| Length | 549.37 km[1] |
| Discoverer | Dawn |
| Eponym | Divalia |
Divalia Fossae /dɪˈveɪliə ˈfɒseɪ/ is the large series of parallel equatorial troughs on the giant asteroid 4 Vesta. It is one of the longest chasms in the Solar System, stretching across roughly two-thirds of Vesta's equator. The trough system is named after the Roman festival of Divalia; the name Divalia Fossae was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 27 December 2011.[1]
- ^ a b c "Divalia Fossae". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program. (Center Latitude: -9.05°, Center Longitude: 196.23°; Planetocentric, +East)