Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mariner's Mercury

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2001 is “Mariner's Mercury,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mariner 10 , Astrogeology Team , U.S. Geological Survey. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Mariner's Mercury
Credit: Mariner 10 , Astrogeology Team , U.S. Geological Survey Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Mercury , the closest planet to the Sun, remains the most mysterious of the Solar System’s inner planets. Hiding in the Sun’s glare it is a difficult target for Earth bound observers.”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 24, 2001
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Mariner 10 , Astrogeology Team , U.S. Geological Survey
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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The Sun

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Source

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