Jovis Tholus

Jovis Tholus

THEMIS daytime IR mosaic of Jovis Tholus.
Coordinates 18°25′N 117°25′W / 18.41°N 117.41°W / 18.41; -117.41Coordinates: 18°25′N 117°25′W / 18.41°N 117.41°W / 18.41; -117.41

Jovis Tholus is a volcano in the Tharsis quadrangle of Mars located at 18.41° N and 117.41° W. It is 58.0 km across and was named after a classical albedo feature name.[1]

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References

  1. "Jovis Tholus". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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