Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 16, 2003

Southwest Mercury

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2003 is “Southwest Mercury,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mariner 10 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“The planet Mercury resembles a moon. Mercury ‘s old surface is heavily cratered like many moons.”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 16, 2003
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 150 words