Astronomy:Sif Mons

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Short description: Shield volcano on Venus
Sif Mons
Sif Mons 3D.jpg
Computer-generated view of Sif Mons
Feature typeMountain
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 22°00′N 352°24′E / 22.0°N 352.4°E / 22.0; 352.4
Diameter200.0 km
EponymSif

Sif Mons is a shield volcano in Eistla Regio on Venus.[1] It has a diameter of 300 kilometers (190 mi) and a height of 2.0 kilometers (1.2 mi).[2] It is named after the Norse goddess Sif.

References

  1. Sif Mons, USGS
  2. "PIA00108: Venus - 3D Perspective View of Sif Mons". Planetary Photojournal. NASA / Jet Propulsion Lab / Caltech. 1996-02-02. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00108. Retrieved 2013-06-02.