Mercury's surface: Preliminary description and interpretation from Mariner 10 pictures
Science
By: B. C. Murray, M. J. S. Belton, G. Edward Danielson, M. E. Davies, D. E. Gault, B. Hapke, B. O'Leary, R.G. Strom, V. Suomi, and N. Trask
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Abstract
The surface morphology and optical properties of Mercury resemble those of the moon in remarkable detail and record a very similar sequence of events. Chemical and mineralogical similarity of the outer layers of Mercury and the moon is implied; Mercury is probably a differentiated planet with a large iron-rich core. Differentiation is inferred to have occurred very early. No evidence of atmospheric modification of landforms has been found. Large-scale scarps and ridges unlike lunar or martian features may reflect a unique period of planetary compression near the end of heavy bombardment by small planetesimals.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mercury's surface: Preliminary description and interpretation from Mariner 10 pictures |
| Series title | Science |
| Volume | 185 |
| Issue | 4146 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Science |
| First page | 169 |
| Last page | 179 |
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