Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rima Yangel'

Rima Yangel' is a structural rille trough extending across 30.39 kilometers in the Montes Apenninus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
16.62° N · 4.79° E
Diameter
30.39 km
IAU approval
1978/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-41 · Montes Apenninus

Geological Chronicle

Rima Yangel' is a lunar graben structure spanning 30.39 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 16.6242° latitude and 4.7935° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rima Yangel'.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rima Yangel' in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.