Lacus Bonitatis

Summary

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.

Lacus Bonitatis
Coordinates23°12′N 44°18′E / 23.2°N 44.3°E / 23.2; 44.3
Diameter122 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°12′N 44°18′E / 23.2°N 44.3°E / 23.2; 44.3.[1]

Oblique view from Apollo 17

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References edit

  1. ^ a b "Lacus Bonitatis". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.