Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Gärtner

Rima Gärtner is a structural rille trough extending across 42.73 kilometers in the Aristoteles quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
58.84° N · 35.77° E
Diameter
42.73 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-13 · Aristoteles

Geological Chronicle

Rima Gärtner is a lunar graben structure spanning 42.73 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Aristoteles quadrangle (LAC-13).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 58.8445° latitude and 35.7654° longitude, the rille designation notes: Within crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Gärtner.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Within crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Gärtner in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.