Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Conon

Rima Conon is a structural rille trough extending across 37.32 kilometers in the Montes Apenninus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
18.69° N · 1.85° E
Diameter
37.32 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Geological Chronicle

Rima Conon is a lunar graben structure spanning 37.32 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Montes Apenninus quadrangle (LAC-41).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 18.6921° latitude and 1.853° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Conon.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Conon in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.