![]() 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 type | Shield volcano |
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Location | Atla Regio, Venus |
Coordinates | 0°30′N 194°36′E / 0.5°N 194.6°E[1] |
Diameter | 395 km (245 mi) |
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Eponym | Ma'at |
Maat Mons is a massive 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, and nearly 5 km above the surrounding plains.[2] It is named after the Egyptian goddess of truth and justice, Ma'at.
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