In ancient Greek mythology, Mercury is a fast footed god. In the realm of astronomy, mercury is a planet. In the field of metallurgy, Mercury is a metal. While mercury itself is also a metal, mercury the planet doesn’t contain mercury the metal in any substantial amounts. In fact, planet mercury is rich in iron. … Continue reading Iron Inside Mercury
Unlike planet Earth, planet Mercury doesn't have a moon. But looking from Earth, Mercury resembles earth’s moon. Just like our moon, Mercury's surface has many cliffs and craters. In the beginning, Earth, Mars, and Venus had craters as well. These craters were created due to impacts from incoming solar system debris during a period called … Continue reading Just Like Our Moon
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Being so close to the sun, you might think it should always be baking hot. It is but not always. Mercury’s temperatures range from extremely hot (430 degrees Celsius) during day to extremely cold (minus 180 degrees Celsius) during night. Thus it endures a temperature swing of … Continue reading Baking Hot Days But Freezing Cold Nights
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It is also the closest to the sun. Mercury is named after the Roman messenger god also named Mercury. In Roman mythology, Mercury was the swift-footed messenger of the gods who wore winged sandals and a winged hat, allowing him to travel quickly. The reason planet … Continue reading The Planet Named Mercury