Mercury
A Mercurial Milestone: 1,000 Featured Images from MESSENGER!
It's been nearly two and a half years since the NASA-sponsored MESSENGER mission entered orbit around Mercury -- the first…
Historic Sept. 6 Virginia Moon Shot Heralds Revolutionary New Paradigm for Fundamental Science Query- NASA Director Interview
In an exclusive new interview with Universe Today, NASA’s Ames Research Center Director Pete Worden was “very excited” to discuss…
On the Edge of Tyagaraja
Here's a rather interesting view from orbit around the innermost planet: Mercury's Tyagaraja crater, the interior of which is seen here…
What is the Hottest Planet in the Solar System?
In this short explainer video, Universe Today publisher Fraser Cain explains what is the hottest planet in the Solar System.…
MESSENGER’s Unique View: A Colorful, Spinning Planet Mercury
The MESSENGER mission has now mapped the entire surface of planet Mercury -- and this is the first time this…
Astrophotos: Crescent Moon, Mercury and Venus Together in the Sky
Last night (June 10, 2013) the two innermost worlds of our Solar System visible were joined by a very slender…
Catch the Moon pairing with Mercury & Venus Tonight
If you've never seen Mercury, this week is a great time to try. Over the past few weeks, observers worldwide…
Rare Spectacular Triple Planet Conjunction Wows World! – Astrophoto Gallery
Triple planets (Venus/Jupiter/Mercury) conjunction over Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France on May 26. Credit: Thierry Legault -www.astrophoto.fr Update: See expanded Conjunction astrophoto…
Astrophotos: Triple Planetary Conjunction
Images are starting to come in of the bright planetary conjunction in the western sky at dusk! Jupiter, Venus and…
Bright Planetary Conjunctions Liven Up This Week’s Evening Sky
Planning a barbecue this weekend? You may want to top it off with a look at three bright planets shuttling…