Tethys’ Ithaca Chasma
![Tethys' Ithaca Chasma](https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG001011.jpg?w=4096&format=jpeg)
December 17, 2004
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One of the most exciting features of Tethys (and of the whole Saturnian system as well) is Ithaca Chasma, a huge trench which
extends from near the north pole down almost all the way to the south pole. It's average width is 100 kilometers (60 miles) and is
4-5 kilometers (2-3 miles) deep. This artist's rendering is drawn from the lip of the large chasm looking into it, with Saturn in
the background. By David Seal
For a high resolution image, click here.