Astronomy:Issedon Tholus

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Short description: Martian landform
Issedon Tholus
Issedon Tholus 516A01.jpg
Feature typeTholus
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 36°03′N 265°10′E / 36.05°N 265.17°E / 36.05; 265.17
NamingClassical albedo name
THEMIS image

Issedon Tholus is a volcanic feature located in the Arcadia quadrangle on the planet Mars, east of Alba Mons. It is approximately circular and 55 km in diameter. It has an irregular depression at its summit.

It was named in 1991 by the IAU.[1]

The small crater Chatturat is to the south of Issedon Tholus. Far to the west is Alba Mons.

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