Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Gutenberg

Rimae Gutenberg is a structural rille trough extending across 223 kilometers in the Colombo quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
4.42° S · 36.42° E
Diameter
223 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-79 · Colombo

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Gutenberg is a lunar graben structure spanning 223 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Colombo quadrangle (LAC-79).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -4.4221° latitude and 36.4186° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Gutenberg.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Gutenberg in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.