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Astronomy Picture from 06/09/1998

Mariner's Mercury

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A reprocessed mosaic image of Mercury, created from data gathered by the Mariner 10 spacecraft during its flybys in 1974-75. The image reveals the heavily cratered surface of the planet, with smooth areas indicating regions where no image data was available. This provides a unique view of the innermost planet, showcasing its surface features and the challenges of observing it from Earth.
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