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That's a captivating view of Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in our Solar System!The clearest and most detailed images of Mercury come from NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft (2004–2015), which orbited the planet and mapped its entire surface in unprecedented detail—far surpassing earlier Mariner 10 flybys from the 1970s. MESSENGER captured global mosaics, enhanced-color views (to highlight mineral differences), and ultra-high-resolution close-ups down to ~1 meter per pixel in some areas.Here are some of the sharpest and most iconic NASA images, including global views, true-color approximations, and stunning surface details revealing Mercury's heavily cratered, Moon-like terrain with scarps, hollows, and volcanic plains:
Mercury's surface is a record of intense bombardment, extreme temperature swings (from -173°C to 427°C), and geological shrinking that formed dramatic cliffs. The ongoing ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission is adding even more data since its arrival in 2025. Absolutely mesmerizing—space never ceases to amaze!
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