Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Vladimir

Rima Vladimir is a structural rille trough extending across 10.5 kilometers in the Montes Apenninus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
25.20° N · 0.75° W
Diameter
10.5 km
IAU approval
1979/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Geological Chronicle

Rima Vladimir is a lunar graben structure spanning 10.5 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Montes Apenninus quadrangle (LAC-41).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 25.1957° latitude and -0.7539° longitude, the rille designation notes: Slavic male name.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Vladimir.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Slavic male name.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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