Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Kopff

Rimae Kopff is a structural rille trough extending across 250 kilometers in the Riccioli quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
14.68° S · 88.10° W
Diameter
250 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-73 · Riccioli

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Kopff is a lunar graben structure spanning 250 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Riccioli quadrangle (LAC-73).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -14.6813° latitude and -88.1048° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Kopff.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Kopff in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.