Craterra

IAU Lunar Nomenclature

Rupes Mercator

Rupes Mercator is an officially adopted rupes, rupēs on the Moon. Explore its selenographic position and surrounding terrain in 3D.

Feature Profile

Feature type
Rupes, rupēs
Coordinates
30.21° S · 22.84° W
Diameter
132.40324 km
IAU approval
1985/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-94 · Pitatus

Name origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Rupes Mercator in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.