Aonia Mons
Mountain on Mars
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Aonia Mons is a mons, or small mountain, located in the Aonia Terra region of the southern hemisphere of Mars. The crater was named after Aonia, the eponymous settlement in Ancient Greece.[2] The name "Aonia Mons" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 4 March 2013.[1]
| Feature type | Mons |
|---|---|
| Location | Aonia Terra, Mars |
| Coordinates | 53.33°S 272.08°E[1] |
| Diameter | 27.07 km (16.82 mi) |
| Naming | 4 March 2013 |
| Eponym | Aonia, Greece |
Geology and characteristics
Classified as a mons, Aonia Mons is 27.07 kilometres (16.82 mi) in diameter, and is located at 53.33°S 272.08°E,[1][3][4] near the Sinai planum.[3]
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