Mercury, the solar system’s forgotten planet, is finally
getting its place in the sun.
HOT STUFF These images of Mercury were taken by the MESSENGER spacecraft during its mid-January flyby. The data reveal signs of volcanic activity on the planet, provide additional evidence that Mercury’s magnetic field was generated by its core and offer the first look
at the planet’s surface composition.
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