Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Furnerius

Rima Furnerius is a structural rille trough extending across 65.85 kilometers in the Furnerius quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
35.30° S · 61.17° E
Diameter
65.85 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-115 · Furnerius

Geological Chronicle

Rima Furnerius is a lunar graben structure spanning 65.85 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Furnerius quadrangle (LAC-115).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -35.295° latitude and 61.1717° longitude, the rille designation notes: Within crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Furnerius.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Within crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Furnerius in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.