Maat Mons

Maat Mons
Maat Mons is displayed in this false-color three-dimensional perspective view of the surface of Venus, with the vertical scale multiplied by 22.5. Based on Magellan probe radar images
Feature typeShield volcano
LocationAtla Regio, Venus
Coordinates0°30′N 194°36′E / 0.5°N 194.6°E / 0.5; 194.6
Diameter395 km (245 mi)
Peak
  • 4.9 km (3.0 mi) 16,076 ft (4,900 m)
  • 8 km (5.0 mi) 26,247 ft (8,000 m) above mean.
EponymMa'at

Maat Mons is a massive Venusian shield volcano on the planet Venus and the planet's second-highest mountain and highest volcano. It rises 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) above the mean planetary radius at 0°30′N 194°36′E / 0.5°N 194.6°E / 0.5; 194.6, and nearly 5 km above the surrounding plains. It is named after the Egyptian goddess of truth and justice, Ma'at.

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