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Mercury's Surface: Preliminary Description and Interpretation from Mariner 10 Pictures
Bruce C Murray ; Michael J S Belton ; G Edward Danielson ; Merton E Davies ; Donald E Gault ; Bruce Hapke ; Brian O’leary ; Robert G Strom ; Verner Suomi ; Newell Trask ;
Date:	12 Jul 1974
Journal:	Science, 185 (4146), 169-179
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.
Source:	PubMed, pmid17810511 doi: 10.1126/science.185.4146.169
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