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Mercury (Hardcover)
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Mercury (Hardcover)
Series: Kosmos
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The last of the five naked-eye planets discovered in ancient times,
Mercury has long been an elusive, enigmatic world. As seen from the
Earth, it never emerges far from the Sun, and astronomers in the
telescopic era found it challenging to work out such basic data as
its rotation period, the inclination of its axis, and whether or
not it possessed an atmosphere. In this up-to-date and beautifully
illustrated volume, William Sheehan brings our understanding of the
planet into clear focus. He deftly traces the history from the
earliest observations right up to the most recent explorations
using radar and spacecraft. The planet has been surveyed in great
detail, revealing vast volcanic plains, water-ice deposits in
craters near the poles, and a remarkable core having the highest
iron content of any body of the Solar System. A fascinating world
in its own right, Mercury also holds important clues for scientists
attempting to better understand the origin and evolution of the
Earth.
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