Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Focas

Rimae Focas is a structural rille trough extending across 61 kilometers in the Mare Orientale quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
27.68° S · 97.54° W
Diameter
61 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-108 · Mare Orientale

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Focas is a lunar graben structure spanning 61 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Mare Orientale quadrangle (LAC-108).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -27.6803° latitude and -97.5415° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Focas.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Focas in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.