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Mercury

A black and white image of a crater in Mercury's surface, surrounded by dark marks at the rim of the crater.

Dark Planet

Why is Mercury so dark?

Published March 10, 2016

APL scientists believe carbon may explain planetary puzzle

Name Game

Name a crater on Mercury

Published Dec 22, 2014

NASA's Messenger team launches 'Name a Crater' competition, which is open until Jan. 15