Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Prinz

Rimae Prinz is a structural rille trough extending across 10.95 kilometers in the Aristarchus quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
27.05° N · 43.51° W
Diameter
10.95 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-39 · Aristarchus

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Prinz is a lunar graben structure spanning 10.95 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Aristarchus quadrangle (LAC-39).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 27.0452° latitude and -43.5059° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Prinz.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Prinz in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.