An Elongate Depression South of Rima Zahia

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type

catena

Coordinates

24.41° N · 30.38° W

Diameter

4.52 km

IAU approval

1976/01/01 00:00:00

LAC quadrangle

LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Located in Mare Imbrium at 24.4081°N, 30.3816°W, Catena Yuri is an elongate depression extending across 4.52 kilometers of the lunar surface. The feature lies within the Aristarchus quadrangle, positioned to the south of Rima Zahia and east of Dorsum Thera.

The International Astronomical Union approved the name Catena Yuri in 1976, originating from a Russian male name.

Chronology & Exploration

1. 1976 IAU Name Adoption

   The International Astronomical Union officially approved the name Catena Yuri for the feature.

Scientific Sources & References

• IAU Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature — Official USGS/IAU nomenclature entry.
• Wikipedia: Catena Yuri — English Wikipedia article extract (revision 932640339).

Name Origin

Russian male name.