Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Ramsden

Rimae Ramsden is a structural rille trough extending across 100 kilometers in the Wilhelm quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
32.93° S · 31.32° W
Diameter
100 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-111 · Wilhelm

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Ramsden is a lunar graben structure spanning 100 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Wilhelm quadrangle (LAC-111).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates -32.9279° latitude and -31.3218° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Ramsden.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Ramsden in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.