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Mercury shows off its colourful side
Topic Started: Feb 16 2013, 01:56 AM (216 Views)
CJ
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21468172

Scientists working on Nasa's Messenger probe to Mercury have shown off a stunning new colour map of the planet.

It comprises thousands of images acquired by the spacecraft during its first year in orbit.

This is not how we would see Mercury, which would look like a dull, brownish-grey globe to our eyes.

Rather, the map represents an exaggerated view of the planet that is intended to highlight variations in the composition of its rock.



Good to see we're learning more about Mercury :) !
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Michelle
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Wow, Mercury is so underrated. That's really beautiful.
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CJ
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It is. I just wish those colours were accurate :P .
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Michelle
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Well, Mercury's not that colourful...
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If only our eyes were capable of seeing such colours, Mercury would look so much greater. XD That's a really neat looking view of it, and thanks for the share. :)
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