Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Atlas

Rimae Atlas is a structural rille trough extending across 46.8 kilometers in the Geminus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
46.82° N · 44.42° E
Diameter
46.8 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-27 · Geminus

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Atlas is a lunar graben structure spanning 46.8 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Geminus quadrangle (LAC-27).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 46.819° latitude and 44.4177° longitude, the rille designation notes: Within crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Atlas.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Within crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

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Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.