Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Cleomedes

Rima Cleomedes is a structural rille trough extending across 45.54 kilometers in the Cleomedes quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
27.98° N · 56.51° E
Diameter
45.54 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-44 · Cleomedes

Geological Chronicle

Rima Cleomedes is a lunar graben structure spanning 45.54 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Cleomedes quadrangle (LAC-44).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 27.9776° latitude and 56.5145° longitude, the rille designation notes: Within crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Cleomedes.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Within crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.