Rothmann (Moon)

Named after Christopher Rothmann - German astronomer (unkn-1600).

Rothmann is an impact crater that is located in the southeastern part 's near side, about one crater diameter to the southwest of the Rupes Altai scarp. To the southwest is the slightly larger crater Lindenau. This is a fresh crater that is not significantly eroded. The outer rim is circular and is not overlaid by craters of note. (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.