Craterra

Lunar Far Side

A Linear Valley Radial to Schrödinger Basin

Extending across the lunar far side, Vallis Schrödinger formed as a radial groove during the impact that created the Schrödinger basin.

Feature Profile & Selenographic Data

Feature type
vallis
Coordinates
66.52° S · 104.88° E
Diameter
301.71 km
IAU approval
1970/01/01 00:00:00
LAC quadrangle
LAC-140 · Schrödinger

Geological Chronicle

Vallis Schrödinger is a long, nearly linear valley on the far side of the Moon, spanning 301.71 kilometers across the lunar surface. Oriented radially to the huge Schrödinger basin, the feature was most likely formed during the original impact that created Schrödinger.

The valley is shaped like a long groove in the lunar surface, beginning at the outer rampart of ejecta surrounding Schrödinger and continuing north-northwest until it crosses the rim of the crater Moulton. About midway along its length, it crosses the crater Sikorsky and is overlaid in turn by the small satellite crater Sikorsky Q.

The valley varies in width from 8–10 km along its course. It takes its name from the nearby crater Schrödinger, which itself is named for Erwin Schrödinger.

Scientific Sources & References

Name Origin

Named from nearby crater.

Interactive Lunar Surface

Explore Vallis Schrödinger in 3D

Inspect lunar elevation data and the official selenographic position.