Carlini (Moon)

Named after Francesco Carlini - Italian astronomer (1783-1862).

Carlini is a small lunar impact crater located in the Mare Imbrium. It has a higher albedo than the surrounding mare, making it prominent due to its isolated location. To the south is a wrinkle ridge named Dorsum Zirkel, and farther south lies the peak Mons La Hire. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On the Moon they are named after deceased scientists, polar explorers, astronauts or cosmonauts.