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Mariner 10 pictures of mercury: First results

January 1, 1974

Mercury has a heavily cratered surface containing basins up to at least 1300 kilometers diameter flooded with mare-like material. Many features are closely similar to those on the moon, but significant structural differences exist. Major chemical differentiation before termination of accretion is implied.

Publication Year 1974
Title Mariner 10 pictures of mercury: First results
Authors B. C. Murray, M. J. S. Belton, G. E. Danielson, M. E. Davies, D. Gault, B. Hapke, B. O'Leary, R.G. Strom, V. Suomi, N. Trask
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010185
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse