Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Apollonius

Rimae Apollonius is a structural rille trough extending across 89.64 kilometers in the Mare Undarum quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
4.39° N · 54.33° E
Diameter
89.64 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-62 · Mare Undarum

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Apollonius is a lunar graben structure spanning 89.64 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Mare Undarum quadrangle (LAC-62).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 4.3881° latitude and 54.3306° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Apollonius.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Apollonius in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.