Aonia Mons
| Feature type | Mons |
|---|---|
| Location | Aonia Terra, Mars |
| Coordinates | 53°20′S 272°05′E / 53.33°S 272.08°E[1] |
| Diameter | 27.07 km (16.82 mi) |
| Naming | 4 March 2013 |
| Eponym | Aonia, Greece |
Aonia Mons is a mons, or small mountain, located in the Aonia Terra region of the southern hemisphere of Mars. The crater was named after Aonia, the eponymous settlement in Ancient Greece.[2] The name "Aonia Mons" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on 4 March 2013.[1]
Geology and characteristics
Classified as a mons, Aonia Mons is 27.07 kilometres (16.82 mi) in diameter, and is located at 53°20′S 272°05′E / 53.33°S 272.08°E,[1][3][4] near the Sinai planum.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Aonia Mons". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program. Retrieved 2 January 2026. (Center Latitude: -53.33°, Center Longitude: 272.08°; Planetographic, +East)
- ^ Antoniadi, E. M. (1930). "Map of albedo features of Mars". La Planéte Mars (in French). Paris: Librairie Scientifique, Hermann et Cie. pp. plates 2-5.
- ^ a b "Aonia Mons". We Name The Stars. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "HiRISE | Channel North of Aonia Mons (ESP_065266_1270)". www.uahirise.org. Retrieved 12 December 2025.