| Abstract: | The surface morphology and optical properties of Mercury resemble those of the moon in remarkable detail and record a very similar sequence of events. Chemical and mineralogical similarity of the outer layers of Mercury and the moon is implied; Mercury is probably a differentiated planet with a large iron-rich core. Differentiation is inferred to have occurred very early. No evidence of atmospheric modification of landforms has been found. Large-scale scarps and ridges unlike lunar or martian features may reflect a unique period of planetary compression near the end of heavy bombardment by small planetesimals. |
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| Citation Author: | Murray, B. C.; Belton, M. J. S.; Edward, Danielson, G.; Davies, M. E.; Gault, D. E.; Hapke, B.; O'Leary, B.; Strom, R. G.; Suomi, V.; Trask, N. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Mercury‘s surface: Preliminary description and interpretation from Mariner 10 pictures; 1974; Article; Journal; Science; Murray, B. C.; Belton, M. J. S.; Edward, Danielson, G.; Davies, M. E.; Gault, D. E.; Hapke, B.; O‘Leary, B.; Strom, R. G.; Suomi, V.; Trask, N. |
| Citation Start Page: | 169 |
| Citation Volume: | 185 |
| Citation Year: | 1974 |
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| Text: | Mercury‘s surface: Preliminary description and interpretation from Mariner 10 pictures; 1974; Article; Journal; Science; Murray, B. C.; Belton, M. J. S.; Edward, Danielson, G.; Davies, M. E.; Gault, D. E.; Hapke, B.; O‘Leary, B.; Strom, R. G.; Suomi, V.; Trask, N. |
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| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 1974 00:00 -0600 |
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