THE PLANETS

OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE

SURFACE

Mercury

Mercury's surface is similar in appearance to that of the Moon, showing extensive mare-like plains and heavy cratering, indicating that it has been geologically inactive for billions of years. It is more heterogeneous than either Mars's or the Moon’s.

ROTATION TIME

58.6 Days

REVOLUTION TIME

87.97 Days

RADIUS

2,439.7 KM

AVERAGE TEMP.

430°c