List of valleys on the Moon

List of valleys on the Moon

The Moon's surface is covered in many interesting features. Among these are several large valleys that have been given names. These are listed below.

Most of these valleys are named after a nearby crater; see the list of craters on the Moon for more information.

ee also

* List of craters on the Moon
* List of features on the Moon
* List of maria on the Moon
* List of mountains on the Moon

External links

* [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/research/lunar_orbiter/ Digital Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon]
* [http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/moon/moonTOC.html USGS: Moon nomenclature]
* [http://planetarynames.wr.usgs.gov/moon/moonvall.html USGS: Moon Nomenclature: Valleys]


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