Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Rudolf

Rima Rudolf is a structural rille trough extending across 8.29 kilometers in the Mare Serenitatis quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
19.71° N · 29.62° E
Diameter
8.29 km
IAU approval
1976/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-42 · Mare Serenitatis

Geological Chronicle

Rima Rudolf is a lunar graben structure spanning 8.29 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Mare Serenitatis quadrangle (LAC-42).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 19.7095° latitude and 29.6249° longitude, the rille designation notes: German male name.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Rudolf.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

German male name.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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