7 Surprising Images Of Mercury Shared By NASA

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11 November 2024

Here are seven fascinating images of Mercury, shared by NASA, showcasing the unique features of the smallest and closest planet to the Sun


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Mercury, only slightly larger than Earth's Moon, experiences extreme temperature variations: daytime temperatures can soar to 430°C, while nighttime temperatures can plunge to -180°C 


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Named after the swiftest of the Roman gods, Mercury's environment is far from suitable for life as we know itMercury's environment is not conducive to life as we know it


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This tiny planet is just over a third of Earth's width and rotates slowly, taking 59 Earth days to complete one full spin


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Mercury spins slowly on its axis and completes one rotation every 59 Earth days


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Unlike Earth, Mercury has no moons orbiting it


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A recent study suggests that a thick layer of diamonds may exist hundreds of miles underneath the surface of Mercury


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A new planetary research has suggested that the planet Mercury is still shrinking and getting more wrinkles as it does


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