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How can astronomers use the age of a lunar rock to estimate the age of the surface of a planet such as mercury?
i don't really know.
But I think the answer is....
The lunar rocks brought back during the Apollo missions were found to be 4.6 billion years old. Because these rocks have hardly changes since they formed, scientists know the solar system itself is about 4.6 billion years old.
I don't know if that is the right answer I got it from a book.
Update: That's true but in this case, we're talking about lunar rocks and Mercury. Not the solar system, but they are similar. So the answer is that Mercury and the moon (where the lunar rocks came from) are both inter terrestrial planets and so they were created at the same time almost. Therefore, if you determined an age from one of those (the moon or Mercury), it'd be the same or very similar to the other one.
What else can I help you with?
What planet has scraps on its surface?
Mercury has a surface that contains scraps. These scraps are likely remnants of impacts from asteroids and comets that have struck the planet over its history.
Which planet has a cratered surface similar to Earths moon?
The planet Mercury has the most similar cratered surface compared to the moon.
What is the first planet in our solar system?
The first planet in the solar system is Mercury
Does the planet Mercury have the highest surface temp?
No. Venus does (greenhouse effect).
What planet has a heavily cratered surface like our moon?
Mercury is the planet in our solar system that has a heavily cratered surface like our moon. Its surface is covered in impact craters due to its lack of atmosphere to protect it from incoming asteroids and meteoroids.
How can astronomers use the age of a lunar rock to estimate the age of the surface of a planet such as murcery?
Bootyhole
Why is it hard for astronomers to learn about the planet Mercury?
cause they can't go there
Does Mercury have a solid surface or gaseous?
Mercury has a rocky surface, it is the closest planet to the sun in the solar system (however not the hottest). There are only 4 gas giants in our solar system, (Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus) how ever astronomers have discovered many other gas planets orbiting other stars in the galaxy. Hope this helps you:)
Is Mercury a soild planet?
mercury does have a solid surface
What did radar astronomers find in the polar regions of Mercury?
Radar astronomers have found evidence of water ice in the permanently shadowed regions near the poles of Mercury. These deposits could be billions of years old and are thought to have been delivered by comets or asteroids impacting the planet's surface.
How much dos Mercury weigh?
Mercury has a mass of about 0.055 times that of Earth, making it relatively light compared to our planet. Astronomers estimate its weight by comparing it to Earth's gravity, which would make a 150-pound person weigh approximately 57 pounds on Mercury.
Which planet has a surface like the moon?
Mercury.
What planet has wrinkles?
Mercury has wrinkles on its surface due to the contraction of the planet's interior as it cooled over time. The wrinkles on Mercury's surface are called lobate scarps.
What planet has scraps on its surface?
Mercury has a surface that contains scraps. These scraps are likely remnants of impacts from asteroids and comets that have struck the planet over its history.
Will you float away on the planet mercury?
No. Mercury's surface gravity is less than that of Earth, but it will still hold you to the surface.
What planet has a surface temperature of 110?
mercury or venus
Who Mercury name after?
The planet is named after the Roman god Mercury. He was very speedy and which is why he was a messenger for the gods. When the ancient astronomers found a planet which travelled rapidly across the skies, they named it after this speedy god.
