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Lacus Timoris

Coordinates: 39°24′S 27°54′W / 39.4°S 27.9°W / -39.4; -27.9
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Lacus Timoris
Mosaic of photos by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Coordinates39°24′S 27°54′W / 39.4°S 27.9°W / -39.4; -27.9
Diameter154 km
Lunar Orbiter 4 image
Clementine image

Lacus Timoris /ˈlkəs tɪˈmɔːrɪs/ (Latin timōris, "Lake of Fear")[1] is a small lunar mare on the Moon. It is located at 39.4° S, 27.9° W and is 154 km in diameter.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lacus Timoris, Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN)