Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Mercury: A Cratered Inferno
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 2, 1999 is “Mercury: A Cratered Inferno,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mariner 10, NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.
From the explanation
“Mercury’s surface looks similar to our Moon’s. Each is heavily cratered and made of rock.”
— APOD editors, January 2, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 2, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Mariner 10, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 145 words