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Sunrise on Mercury, artwork
Sunrise on Mercury. Artwork of the Sun rising over the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of 58 million kilometres, less than half the Earth-Sun distance. The solar wind blasts atoms from its rocky surface, forming a very thin atmosphere that is constantly lost to space. The surface temperature extremes are the greatest in the solar system, ranging (day-night) from 400 to minus 170 degrees Celsius. The Sun rises every 176 Earth days (two Mercury years), but the stars move three times faster across the sky as Mercury takes 59 days to rotate on its axis. Earth with its Moon and Venus are visible (upper right) as the brightest stars in the sky
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This artwork titled "Sunrise on Mercury" beautifully captures the mesmerizing sight of the Sun rising over the barren surface of our closest planet. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the unique characteristics that make Mercury a truly fascinating celestial body. Mercury's proximity to the Sun is evident in this image, with its scorching temperatures reaching extreme highs and lows. The rocky surface, constantly bombarded by solar wind, creates a thin atmosphere that dissipates into space. This lifeless landscape showcases the harsh reality of Mercury's environment. In this artwork, Earth and Venus can be seen as bright stars in the upper right corner, reminding us of our place within the vastness of our solar system. The contrast between these familiar planets and Mercury's desolate horizon highlights its distinctiveness. The artist skillfully portrays a moment frozen in time as dawn breaks on this smallest planet. The sunburst illuminates every rock and crevice, casting an intense glare across the airless expanse. It serves as a reminder of both beauty and hostility coexisting within our universe. This stunning illustration from Science Photo Library invites us to contemplate not only Mercury's geological wonders but also ignites curiosity about planetary science itself. It encourages us to explore further into space and unravel more mysteries hidden among distant worlds like Mercury
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