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Lacus Lenitatis

Coordinates: 14°19′N 12°03′E / 14.32°N 12.05°E / 14.32; 12.05
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Lacus Lenitatis
Coordinates14°19′N 12°03′E / 14.32°N 12.05°E / 14.32; 12.05
Diameter78.25 km (48.62 mi)
The vicinity of the lacus in selenochromatic format (Si)

Lacus Lenitatis (Latin lēnitātis, for "Lake of Softness")[1] is a small lunar mare in the Terra Nivium region on the Moon.

Another small mare called Lacus Hiemalis is to the northeast of Lacus Lenitatis.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Lacus Lenitatis". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.
  2. ^ LTO-60A1 Daubrée — L&PI topographic map.