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Spacecraft's data upset theories about origins, evolution of Mercury

Source: Baltimore Sun
Tempe : AZ : USA | 19 days ago  
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Scientists say they may have to re-think some of their best theories about the origins and evolution of the planet Mercury as new data from the Sept. 29 flyby of the planet by the Maryland-built Messenger spacecraft continue to surprise. In their latest discussion of the mission's scientific findings,...
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  • News Source: NewKerala | 19 days ago
    Messenger has detected rich concentrations of iron and titanium on the surface of the planet Mercury. Previous Earth and spacecraft-based observations had detected only very low amounts of iron in the silicate minerals covering the innermost world.
  • News Source: Baltimore Sun | 19 days ago
    Scientists say they may have to re-think some of their best theories about the origins and evolution of the planet Mercury as new data from the Sept. 29 flyby of the planet by the Maryland-built Messenger spacecraft continue to surprise. In their...
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    The third flyby also revealed new information on the abundances of iron and titanium in Mercury's surface materials. Earlier Earth and spacecraft-based observations showed that Mercury's surface has a very low concentration of iron in ...
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    @foresmac Just thought I'd ask: did I loan all my Mercury Program CDs to someone? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

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