Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Artsimovich

Rima Artsimovich is a structural rille trough extending across 68.06 kilometers in the Aristarchus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
26.66° N · 38.65° W
Diameter
68.06 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Rima Artsimovich is a lunar graben structure spanning 68.06 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 26.6632° latitude and -38.6457° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Artsimovich.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Artsimovich in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.