Lacus Bonitatis
Lacus Bonitatis (Latin bonitātis, "Lake of Goodness")[1] is a small lunar mare that lies to the northwest of the prominent crater Macrobius. Further to the north of Lacus Bonitatis is the Montes Taurus mountain range.
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| Coordinates | 23.2°N 44.3°E |
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| Diameter | 122 km |
This mare is an irregular region of basaltic lava with uneven borders. The mare lies within a diameter of 122 km and the longest dimension trends from the southwest to the northeast. The centre coordinates of Lacus Bonitatis are 23.2°N 44.3°E.[1]
Oblique view from Apollo 17
See also
References
- "Lacus Bonitatis". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
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