Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Rimae Alphonsus

Rimae Alphonsus 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
13.40° S · 1.94° W
Diameter
87 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-77 · Ptolemaeus

Name origin

Within crater of same name.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Alphonsus in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.