the Siren

Map MOLA showing the boundaries of Terra Sirenum and other regions. Map MOLA showing the boundaries of Terra Sirenum near the south pole and other regions.

Terra Sirenum is a vast region of the Martian surface, located in the southern hemisphere of the planet. Terra Sirenum is centered at the coordinates of 39.49 ° S, 205.85 ° E and reaches 3900 km at its longest end. Terra Sirenum is a remarkably mountainous region, thanks to its multiple craters, including Newton's crater. / p>

Terra Sirenum is named after the sirens, which were fish or birds with a woman's head. In the Odyssey these women captured the sailors and killed them.

Coordinates: 39 ° 29'S 205 ° 51'E / -39.49, 205.85

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