Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Krieger

Rima Krieger is a structural rille trough extending across 22.62 kilometers in the Aristarchus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
29.29° N · 46.26° W
Diameter
22.62 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Rima Krieger is a lunar graben structure spanning 22.62 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 29.2938° latitude and -46.2626° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Krieger.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Krieger in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.