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Mercury Surface

United States of America · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1974Date range
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Chronological records

1974

James Head1974

Science / Astronomy

Mariner 10 images reveal a heavily cratered Mercury surface with ridges, scarps and extensive impact terrain.

Names involved

James Head

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