Topic: Latest Look at Mercury Reveals Surprises

[sam]

Younger volcanoes, stronger magnetic storms and a more intriguing exosphere: three new papers from data gathered during the MESSENGER spacecraft's third flyby of Mercury in September of last year provide new insights into the planet closest to our Sun. The new findings make the science teams even more anxious for getting the spacecraft into orbit around Mercury. "Every time we've encountered Mercury, we've discovered new phenomena," said principal investigator Sean Solomon. "We're learning that Mercury is an extremely dynamic planet, and it has been so throughout its history. Once MESSENGER has been safely inserted into orbit about Mercury next March, we'll be in for a terrific show."

http://www.universetoday.com/2010/07/15/latest-look-at-mercury-reveals-surprises/

   - cool pics.

[Clive]

Wow!  They are awsome!