Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 19, 2001

Mercury: A Cratered Inferno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2001 is “Mercury: A Cratered Inferno,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mariner 10 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Mercury’s surface looks similar to our Moon’s. Each is heavily cratered and made of rock.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 19, 2001
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 146 words