Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Rimae Menelaus

Rimae Menelaus is an officially adopted rima, rimae on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Rima, rimae
Coordinates
17.10° N · 17.77° E
Diameter
87 km
IAU approval
1978/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-42 · Mare Serenitatis

Name origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Menelaus in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.