Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mercury in Accentuated Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2008 is “Mercury in Accentuated Color,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MESSENGER , NASA , JHU APL , CIW. The original explanation runs about 175 words.

Mercury in Accentuated Color
Credit: MESSENGER , NASA , JHU APL , CIW Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The colors of Mercury are subtle but beautiful. At first glance, our Solar System ‘s innermost planet appears simply black and white , but images that include infrared colors normally beyond human vision accentuate a world of detail.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 19, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: MESSENGER , NASA , JHU APL , CIW
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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