Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Milichius

Rima Milichius is a structural rille trough extending across 140.72 kilometers in the Kepler quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
8.03° N · 32.87° W
Diameter
140.72 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-57 · Kepler

Geological Chronicle

Rima Milichius is a lunar graben structure spanning 140.72 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Kepler quadrangle (LAC-57).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 8.0294° latitude and -32.8654° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Milichius.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Milichius in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.