Description: Explore Mars like never before with our stunning 3D topographical map ??. Experience the Red Planet's surface in intricate detail. A must-have for space enthusiasts! ? Mars Copper Color This 3D topographic model of Valles Marineris covers an area of 1000 km by 1000 km. This 3D map is derived from data collected by the MOLA altimeter onboard NASA's Mars Global Surveyor mission. Someday Mars wont just be a planet inhabited entirely by robots. DIMENSIONS SMALL 14cm or 5 1/2 inches long 11cm or 4 inches wide 1cm or 1/4 inch tall LARGE 17.8 cm or 7 inches long 17.8 cm or 5 inches wide 2 cm or6 inch tall ABOUT VALLES MARINERIS The Valles Marineris was named after the Mariner 9 Mars orbiter of 1971-72 which discovered it. It is a system of canyons that runs along the Martian surface east of the Tharsis region. At more than 4,000 km (2,500 mi) long, 200 km (120 mi) wide and up to 7 km (23,000 ft) deep, Valles Marineris is one of the largest canyons of the Solar System, surpassed in length only by the rift valleys of Earth. Valles Marineris is located along the equator of Mars, on the east side of the Tharsis Bulge, and stretches for nearly a quarter of the planet's circumference. The canyon system starts in the west with Noctis Labyrinthus; proceeding to the east are Tithonium and Ius chasmata, then Melas, Candor and Ophir chasmata, then Coprates Chasma, then Ganges, Capri and Eos chasmata; finally it empties into an outflow channel region containing chaotic terrain that ends in the basin of Chryse Planitia. It has been recently suggested that Valles Marineris is a large tectonic "crack" in the Martian crust. Most researchers agree that this formed as the crust thickened in the Tharsis region to the west, and was subsequently widened by erosion. Near the eastern flanks of the rift, there appear to be channels that may have been formed by water or carbon dioxide. It has also been proposed that Valles Marineris is a large channel formed by the erosion of lava flowing from the flank of Pavonis Mons. Data Credit: derived from data collected by the MOLA altimeter onboard NASA's Mars Global Surveyor mission. Features: 1?? One of the largest canyons in the solar system - Valles Marineris. 2?? Derived from 3d scans collected by the MOLA altimeter onboard NASA's Mars Global Surveyor mission. 3?? Scale: 12.5 million:1 or 1 cm = 125 km. 4?? A must-have for space enthusiasts! 5?? 3d printed to order from a plant based and environmentally friendly PLA plastic using 100% renewable energy in Beaverton, Oregon. Dimensions: Height: 5 inches Length: 5 inches Width: 0.2 inches More Information: ? This is made to order using 100% renewable energy in our home here in Beaverton, Oregon. ?? This is 3d printed from a plant based, durable, biodegradable and environmentally safe type of plastic. ? Check out our other carefully selected products and get a discount on multiple items. ?? Where possible we try to ship using sustainable and recycled packing material. ? Most orders are made on demand immediately after you place the order and shipped the same day or within 24 hours. ?? Please contact me for anything.