Lacus Doloris

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Lacus Doloris
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Coordinates 16°48′N8°36′E / 16.8°N 8.6°E / 16.8; 8.6 Coordinates: 16°48′N8°36′E / 16.8°N 8.6°E / 16.8; 8.6
Diameter 103 km

Lacus Doloris (Latin for "Lake of Sorrow") [1] is a small lunar mare located in the Terra Nivium region at 16.8° N, 8.6° E. It is 103 km in diameter. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lacus Doloris" . Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program.