Maat Mons
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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 0.5°N 194.6°E / 0.5; 194.6, 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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Feature type | Shield volcano |
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Location | Atla Regio, Venus |
Coordinates | 0.5°N 194.6°E / 0.5; 194.6[1] |
Diameter | 395 km (245 mi) |
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Eponym | Ma'at |
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