Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Suess

Rima Suess is a structural rille trough extending across 156.39 kilometers in the Kepler quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
6.62° N · 47.14° W
Diameter
156.39 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-57 · Kepler

Geological Chronicle

Rima Suess is a lunar graben structure spanning 156.39 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 6.622° latitude and -47.1404° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Suess.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.