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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]

Feature typemountain
Coordinates26.52°N 262.43°E / 26.52; 262.43
Peak4,290 metres (14,075 ft)
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Uranius Tholus
2001 Mars Odyssey THEMIS mosaic of Uranius Tholus (upper volcano) and Ceraunius Tholus (lower volcano).
Feature typemountain
Coordinates26.52°N 262.43°E / 26.52; 262.43
Peak4,290 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.


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