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Uranius Tholus
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Uranius Tholus is a volcano on Mars located in the Tharsis quadrangle at 26.52° north latitude and 262.43° east longitude. It is 61.4 kilometres (38 mi) across with an elevation of 4,290 metres (14,075 ft)[1] and was named after a classical albedo feature name.[2]
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![]() 2001 Mars Odyssey THEMIS mosaic of Uranius Tholus (upper volcano) and Ceraunius Tholus (lower volcano). | |
Feature type | mountain |
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Coordinates | 26.52°N 262.43°E / 26.52; 262.43 |
Peak | 4,290 metres (14,075 ft) |
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Uranius Tholus is part of the Uranius group of volcanoes and lies north of the larger Ceraunius Tholus.