Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima G. Bond

Rima G. Bond is a structural rille trough extending across 166.85 kilometers in the Geminus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
32.86° N · 35.25° E
Diameter
166.85 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-27 · Geminus

Geological Chronicle

Rima G. Bond is a lunar graben structure spanning 166.85 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Geminus quadrangle (LAC-27).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 32.8578° latitude and 35.2509° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima G. Bond.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima G. Bond in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.