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Rima Sharp is a sinuous
rille Rille (German for 'groove') is typically used to describe any of the long, narrow depressions in the surface of the Moon that resemble channels. The Latin term is ''rima'', plural ''rimae''. Typically, a rille can be several kilometers w ...
on the moon, centered on selenographic coordinates 46.02°N 50.36°W. The name of the feature was approved by the
IAU The International Astronomical Union (IAU; , UAI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and developmen ...
in 1964.Rima Sharp
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature, International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN) It is named after the nearby crater Sharp.


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Surface features of the Moon LQ04 quadrangle {{Moon-stub