Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima T. Mayer

Rima T. Mayer is a structural rille trough extending across 67.81 kilometers in the Kepler quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
13.26° N · 31.37° W
Diameter
67.81 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-57 · Kepler

Geological Chronicle

Rima T. Mayer is a lunar graben structure spanning 67.81 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 13.2584° latitude and -31.3709° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima T. Mayer.

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.