Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Rimae Vasco da Gama

Rimae Vasco da Gama 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
11.55° N · 84.03° W
Diameter
10.393647 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-55 · Vasco da Gama

Name origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rimae Vasco da Gama in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.