Rimae Atlas

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Rimae Atlas
Atlas crater 4079 h2 4079 h3.jpg
The crater, Atlas, location of the rimae
Feature type Rilles
Location Atlas, The Moon
Coordinates 46°49′N44°25′E / 46.82°N 44.42°E / 46.82; 44.42 [1]
Length60 km (37 mi)
Diameter46.8 km (29.1 mi)
Naming1964
Eponym Atlas, in Greek mythology

Rimae Atlas are rilles on the crater of Atlas, on the Moon. [2] [3] The naming of the rilles were derived from the Atlas crater that was named after Atlas, the eponymous Titan in Greek mythology. [4] The name "Rimae Atlas" was officially approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1964. [1]

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Geology and characteristics

The rilles are located at 46°49′N44°25′E / 46.82°N 44.42°E / 46.82; 44.42 , has a diameter of 46.8 kilometres (29.1 mi), [1] is 60 kilometres (37 mi) long, [5] and is separated into eight parts.

AtlasCoordinatesDiameter
km mi
A 45°18′N49°36′E / 45.3°N 49.6°E / 45.3; 49.6 2214
D 50°24′N49°36′E / 50.4°N 49.6°E / 50.4; 49.6 2516
E 48°36′N42°30′E / 48.6°N 42.5°E / 48.6; 42.5 5836
G 50°42′N46°30′E / 50.7°N 46.5°E / 50.7; 46.5 2314
L 51°18′N48°36′E / 51.3°N 48.6°E / 51.3; 48.6 63.7
P 49°36′N52°42′E / 49.6°N 52.7°E / 49.6; 52.7 2717
W 44°24′N44°12′E / 44.4°N 44.2°E / 44.4; 44.2 42.5
X 45°06′N45°00′E / 45.1°N 45°E / 45.1; 45 53.1

Exploration

Rimae Atlas was supposed to be the landing place of the Hakuto-R Mission 1 by ispace, that launched on 11 December 2022. Separating from the rocket 47 minutes later at a distance approximately 970 kilometres (600 mi) from Earth, [6] it crashed on 16:40 UTC (00:40 JST) on 25 April 2023. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rimae Atlas". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. USGS Astrogeology Research Program. Retrieved 2 January 2026. (Center Latitude: 46.82°, Center Longitude: 44.42°; Planetographic, +East)
  2. ↑ "Rimae Atlas – The Moon". the-moon.us. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Atlas – The Moon". the-moon.us. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  4. ↑ Arthur, D. W. G.; anor. (1963–1966). "The System of Lunar Craters, Quadrants I, II, III, IV". Communications of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. 2, 3, 5 (30, 40, 50, 70).
  5. ↑ "Rimae (rille systems)". British Astronomical Association . Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Status Update on ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander". ispace. Retrieved 11 December 2025.


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