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10-08-2008 7:28 AM , Post ID 593,513

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The latest fly by of the MESSENGER spacecraft revealed a further 30% of the surface of Mercury. The images are still coming in and being analysed, this image was released yesterday. Looking at that enlarged picture gives me an amazing sense of awe and wonderment. oShy Sleep oSmile

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10-08-2008 9:32 AM , Post ID 593,568 In reply to

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Marigold:
The latest fly by of the MESSENGER spacecraft revealed a further 30% of the surface of Mercury. The images are still coming in and being analysed, this image was released yesterday. Looking at that enlarged picture gives me an amazing sense of awe and wonderment.

Yup, impressive stuff. Some really young (relatively I guess) craters there.

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10-08-2008 10:26 AM , Post ID 593,598 In reply to

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It looks somewhat like the moon, in size as well as crater coverage.

Local conditions (Fylingdales)

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10-08-2008 10:51 AM , Post ID 593,611 In reply to

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It's a fantastic picture oShocked It looks really foreboding though oBlush

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10-08-2008 10:51 AM , Post ID 593,613 In reply to

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Wow!

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10-08-2008 12:19 PM , Post ID 593,634 In reply to

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Very nice pictures and I still thinking about snowfall in Mars as well. oSmile

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10-08-2008 1:10 PM , Post ID 593,661 In reply to

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Edicius81:
It's a fantastic picture It looks really foreboding though

And very very hot since its the closest planet to the sun!

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10-08-2008 1:28 PM , Post ID 593,672 In reply to

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Charmhills:

Edicius81:

It's a fantastic picture It looks really foreboding though

And very very hot since its the closest planet to the sun!

But not as hot as Venus oWink

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10-08-2008 2:44 PM , Post ID 593,714 In reply to

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Charmhills:

Edicius81:

It's a fantastic picture It looks really foreboding though

And very very hot since its the closest planet to the sun!

Except that it has very long "days" (about 6 Earth months) and when it's night time it gets down to a nippy -160C or so. Then when it gets light it gets rather mild, say about 400C...

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