Messenger findings may 'revolutionize' views of Mercury
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 00:30
in Astronomy & Space
Data from the spacecraft orbiting the tiny planet indicate it has a lopsided magnetic field, a surprising abundance of sulfur and unusual 'hollows' on its surface.A spacecraft sent to the least explored rocky planet in the solar system is providing surprising new information that may rewrite what scientists believe about the growth of planets.