Xanthe Montes

Xanthe Montes
Coordinates 18°08′N 305°05′E / 18.13°N 305.08°E / 18.13; 305.08Coordinates: 18°08′N 305°05′E / 18.13°N 305.08°E / 18.13; 305.08

Xanthe Montes is a mountain range on the planet Mars.[1] The name Xanthe Montes is a classical albedo feature name. It has a diameter of 500 kilometres (311 mi). This was approved by International Astronomical Union in 2006.[2]

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References

  1. Peter Grego (1 June 2012). Mars and How to Observe It. Springer. pp. 135–. ISBN 978-1-4614-2302-7. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. "Xanthe Montes". IAU. Retrieved 16 November 2012.


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