Future Space
Small doesn’t have to mean unimpressive: Although Mercury is at the bottom of the size chart in our planetary system, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have gripping structures and secrets on its surface! And luckily, we are now in the comfortable position of being able to marvel at the tranquil celestial body in detail without having to move an inch from our couch! So, what do the breathtaking Mercury photos show us? Why does the furrowed surface resemble a cosmic Swiss cheese – and why do some experts believe that Mercury is not actually a classical planet?
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