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Lismore Crater

This crater, located in Chryse Planitia, is relatively unmodified, meaning it appears very much like it did when it first formed.

July 17, 2012

This crater, located in Chryse Planitia, is relatively unmodified, meaning it appears very much like it did when it first formed.

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