Astronomy:Mons Huygens
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| Mons Huygens | |
|---|---|
 Lunar Orbiter 4 image of Mons Ampère (below left of center) and Mons Huygens (above right of center) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) 18,045 ft (5,500 m) |
| Listing | Lunar mountains |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 19°55′12″N 2°51′36″W / 19.92°N 2.86°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Mount Huygens |
| Language of name | Latin |
| Geography | |
| Location | the Moon |
Mons Huygens is the Moon's tallest mountain (but not its highest point,[1] which is Selenean Summit). It is about 5,500 m (18,000 ft) high and is located in the Montes Apenninus.[1] Adjacent to the west is Mons Ampère. The Montes Apenninus were formed by the impact that created Mare Imbrium. The mountain was named after the Dutch astronomer, mathematician and physician Christiaan Huygens.[2]
Surroundings
See also
- List of tallest mountains in the Solar System
- Astrogeology
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MP - Mons Huygens
- ↑ "Mons Huygens". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program., accessed August 19, 2017
External links
- Mons Huygens at the Moon Wiki
- Annotated map (source)
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