Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Parry

Rimae Parry is a structural rille trough extending across 210 kilometers in the Montes Riphaeus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
8.07° S · 16.52° W
Diameter
210 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-76 · Montes Riphaeus

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Parry is a lunar graben structure spanning 210 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Montes Riphaeus quadrangle (LAC-76).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -8.0671° latitude and -16.518° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Parry.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Parry in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.