Revealed by Mariner 10
Mercury, named for the Roman messenger of the gods, is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the sun. It's also one of our nearest neighbors — the planet can come as close as 77.3 million kilometers to Earth. And yet, relatively little is known about this small planet. In many ways, it looks like our moon with a cratered surface, rocky body and very little atmosphere. But unlike the moon, experts point out that Mercury has an iron core and a dense surface. Here it is as revealed by the Mariner 10 space probe in 1975. (Text: Katherine Butler)
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The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His andiwork.
Psalm 19:1
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?
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.
I can't believe that with all the technological advances we've made, we haven't visited Mercury since 1975!
I was hoping for magnificent photos of Freddie Mercury. This will just have to do.
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.... More
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.
These pictures are..are outta dis world!
Send chips'n'dip...over'n'out
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