Lacus Oblivionis Explained

Lacus Oblivionis
Coordinates:-21°N -168°W
Diameter:50 km
Eponym:Lake of Forgetfulness

Lacus Oblivionis (Latin oblīviōnis, "Lake of Forgetfulness") is a small lunar mare on the surface of the Moon. It is located at 21.0° S, 168.0° W and is 50 km in diameter. The name was adopted by the IAU in 1976.[1]

The crater Mohorovičić R (satellite of Mohorovičić) lies to the northeast, and the crater Sniadecki Y (satellite of Sniadecki) lies to the southwest.

Notes and References

  1. http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/Feature/3213 Lacus Oblivionis