Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (31 of 42) Mariner 10: Calculating the Velocity at Perihelion
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (32 of 42) Mariner 10: Calculating the Eccentricity
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (33 of 42) Mariner 10: Velocity at Aphelion
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (34 of 42) Messenger Key Information
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (35 of 42) Messenger: Scientific Payload (Part 1 of 2)
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (36 of 42) Messenger: Scientific Payload (Part 2 of 2)
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (37 of 42) Messenger: How does a Gamma Ray Spectrometer Work?
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (38 of 42) Messenger: How does a X-Ray Spectrometer Work?
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (39 of 42) Why Did Messenger Take Seven Years to Orbit Mercury?
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (40 of 42) How was Mercury Insertion Accomplished?
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (41 of 42) Power, Propulsion, Computers, Communication on Messenger
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Astronomy - Ch. 10: Mercury (42 of 42) Messenger's Main Discoveries
Description:
Explore an extensive video series on Mercury, covering its basic properties, terrain, geology, orbit, atmosphere, and more. Delve into the planet's unique characteristics, including its spin-orbit resonance, precession, and the effects of relativity. Learn about key space missions like Mariner 10 and MESSENGER, their instruments, flight paths, and major discoveries. Gain insights into Mercury's interior structure, magnetic field, and the challenges of observing it from Earth. Understand the planet's extreme temperature variations, lack of substantial atmosphere, and the possibility of ice on its surface. Discover how Mercury compares to other planets and what it would be like to experience a day on its surface.