Carducci (Mercury)

Named after Giosue Carducci - Italian poet (1835-1907).

Carducci is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 117 kilometers. Carducci is named for the Italian poet Giosue Carducci, who lived from 1835 to 1907. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.