Big Picture - Mercury and Messenger

[iceman]

As always, a brilliant photo-series courtesy of "The Big Picture".

This time, Mercury and the Messenger mission!

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/06/mercury_and_messenger.html

The last one is amazing, the rays are incredible.

[marki]

Looks a lot like the moon doesn't it.

Mark

[spacezebra]

Thanks Mike, excellent selection of images.

Cheers Petra d.

[Jen]

Yes is sure does :)
Nice pics :thumbsup: Thanks Mike

[Enchilada]

Only one important question just remains for me...

In my earliest astronomical books (and several others later) states that Lead would melt in pools on the surface of Mercury. I suppose looking at the lunar-like images, this theory is now completely dead and buried? :shrug:

[Kevnool]

Great set of images from a really hostile environment.
Cheers Kev.

[mozzie]

great shots and only 200ks up a few anxious moments when they lift up onto the rocket a few crossed fingers:rolleyes:
mozzie

[Lester]

Fantastic views, thanks Mike.