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IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Rima Cardanus

Rima Cardanus is an officially adopted rima, rimae on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Rima, rimae
Coordinates
11.32° N · 71.14° W
Diameter
221.92784 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-55 · Vasco da Gama

Name origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Cardanus in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.