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Timocharis

American  
[ti-mok-er-is] / tɪˈmɒk ər ɪs /

noun

  1. a crater in the second quadrant of the face of the moon: about 25 miles (40 km) in diameter.


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The little double crater, Beer, between Archimedes and Timocharis, is very bright.

From Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers by Serviss, Garrett Putman

On the W., towards Timocharis, is a brilliant mountain 3000 feet high, a beautiful little object under a low sun.

From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn

The region round Timocharis and other quarters of the Mare are likewise traversed by very noteworthy features of a similar class.

From The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features by Elger, Thomas Gwyn

In like manner I must pass the astronomical observations of Alistyllus and Timocharis.

From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by Draper, John William

An occultation of the Pleiades by the moon was observed by Timocharis at Alexandria on January 29, 282 B.C.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard

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