Craterra

Lunar Rille Structure

Rimae Triesnecker

Rimae Triesnecker is a structural rille trough extending across 200 kilometers in the Mare Vaporum quadrangle.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
rima
Coordinates
5.10° N · 4.83° E
Diameter
200 km
IAU approval
1964/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-59 · Mare Vaporum

Geological Chronicle

Rimae Triesnecker is a lunar graben structure spanning 200 kilometers in length across the lunar basalt crust. Formed by structural faulting and crustal extension, the trench cuts through terrain within the Mare Vaporum quadrangle (LAC-59).

Officially cataloged by the International Astronomical Union at selenographic coordinates 5.1042° latitude and 4.8329° longitude, the rille designation notes: Named from nearby crater.

Chronology & Exploration

  1. IAU Feature Named

    The International Astronomical Union officially catalogs Rimae Triesnecker.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Triesnecker in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.