2001 Mars OdysseyTHEMIS mosaic of Uranius Tholus (upper volcano) andCeraunius Tholus (lower volcano). | |
| Feature type | mountain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 26°31′N262°26′E / 26.52°N 262.43°E /26.52; 262.43 |
| Peak | 4,290 metres (14,075 ft) |
Uranius Tholus is a volcano on Mars located in theTharsis 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]
Uranius Tholus is part of theUranius group of volcanoes and lies north of the largerCeraunius Tholus.