Ascraeus Mons
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Ascraeus Mons /əˈskriːəs ˈmɒnz/ is a large shield volcano located in the Tharsis region of the planet Mars. It is the northernmost and tallest of three shield volcanoes collectively known as the Tharsis Montes.
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Feature type | Shield volcano |
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Location | Central Tharsis Rise, Mars |
Coordinates | 11.92°N 255.92°E / 11.92; 255.92[1] |
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Discoverer | Mariner 9 |
Eponym | Latin – Ascraeus Mountain |
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