Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Littrow

Rimae Littrow is a structural rille trough extending across 165 kilometers in the Macrobius quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
22.47° N · 30.47° E
Diameter
165 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-43 · Macrobius

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Littrow is a lunar graben structure spanning 165 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Macrobius quadrangle (LAC-43).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 22.4678° latitude and 30.4736° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Littrow.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Littrow in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.