Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Rima Sheepshanks

Rima Sheepshanks is an officially adopted rima, rimae on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Rima, rimae
Coordinates
58.28° N · 23.69° E
Diameter
157.49173 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-13 · Aristoteles

Name origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Sheepshanks in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.