Mercury at First Encounter Closest Approach
This picture, taken only minutes after NASA Mariner 10 made its closest approach to Mercury, is one of the highest resolution pictures obtained. Abundant craters in various stages of degradation dot the surface.
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NASA ID
PIA02961
Date Created
August 24, 2000
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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