Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae de Gasparis

Rimae de Gasparis is a structural rille trough extending across 46.65 kilometers in the Byrgius quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
24.99° S · 50.30° W
Diameter
46.65 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-92 · Byrgius

Geological Chronicle

Rimae de Gasparis is a lunar graben structure spanning 46.65 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Byrgius quadrangle (LAC-92).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -24.9874° latitude and -50.3034° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae de Gasparis.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae de Gasparis in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.