Mercury

MercuryCaitlin Podratz

Mercury Moons/Rings

• No rings too close to the sun• No moons Atmosphere95.32% Carbon Dioxide2.7% Nitrogen1.6% Aragon.13% Oxygen.07% Carbon Monoxide.03% Water Vapor.0013%

Composition

• 70% metals • 30% silicate materials• Just under the density of earth• Has large core and is mostly made of iron

Planet Size and Interesting Information

• Smallest of the inner 4 planets• Size-4,879 km at its equator (diameter)• Closest planet to the sun• 2nd smallest planet

Unique Features

• Wrinkly surface-like moon• Has craters• Heavy because of the iron core• Very hot in day and very cold at night• About 48 million miles from Earth• 58 days 15 hours earth days• Year is 88 days