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8 images of Mercury: Revealed by Mariner 10
8 magnificent images of Mercury
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Charli
Jun 14 2011 at 10:56 PM
I'm new to this site, but find the information very resourceful. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Diego
Jun 13 2011 at 9:08 AM
The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His andiwork.
Psalm 19:1
Jay M
Jun 13 2011 at 12:06 PM
REALLY? A "God" comment on a science related article? God didn't build the space craft, or develop the technology, WE humans did. Save your bible banging for when you're in church. Maybe you also have a quote from the easter bunny, or big foot perhaps?
Sarah
Jun 12 2011 at 2:06 PM
It is ridiculous and vain to comment on an article without reading it first. The images were taken in 1975 by the Mariner 10 probe (an un-manned probe), not by the Space Shuttle. Cheers to Eric, point well made.
Mowgli
Jun 12 2011 at 11:44 AM
I can't believe that with all the technological advances we've made, we haven't visited Mercury since 1975!
Jun 12 2011 at 9:57 AM
I was hoping for magnificent photos of Freddie Mercury. This will just have to do.
Joe
Jun 11 2011 at 11:34 PM
What's the point?
There must be in the cosmos (not universe, do not confuse yourself) about millions of trillions of ztillions of solar systems. Therefore. multiply that amount by another millions of ztillions and you will know how many, approx., of planets like Mercury or Venus or Earth or whatever exist in that infinite cosmos (unless NASA can finally hit the sky). So, please do not continue to waste money in useless discoveries (or magnificent pictures). It is ridiculous and vain. So ridiculous
.... More
as those pictures taken by the shuttle crew (Did that astronaut 'in charge of the camera department' go to space only for that?).
Eric
Jun 12 2011 at 4:47 AM
The point is that we want to underestand the universe around us.
Most of us do, anway. Some uf us complain endlessly about the quest for knowledge. If Humanity listened to those cringers, we would still be living in caves.
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