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For all intents Mercury has no atmosphere, although there must be metallic vapors on the sunward side.

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What is the atmospher of Mercury?

In order to have an atmosphere, you need oxygen, as we define an atmosphere. Having that said, mercury does not have an atmosphere, due to the proximity of the sun.


What does Mercurys atmosphere cause?

Mercury has virtually no atmosphere due to its proximity to the Sun and its relatively low gravitational attraction force


What atmosphere exists in Mercury?

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What planet has no atmosherer?

Its Mercury that has no real atmosphere due to its small size.


A planet with no atmosphere is?

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What does atmosphere cause?

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Which terrestrial planet has difficult time retaining an atmosphere?

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Does mercury have a thin atmosphere?

No, the atmosphere is very thin. "Mercury has a very thin atmosphere consisting of surface atoms blasted off its surface by the Solar wind. Because Mercury is so hot, however, these atoms quickly escape into space. Thus, in contrast to the Earth and Venus whose atmospheres are stable, Mercury's atmosphere is constantly being replenished."


Is mercury windy?

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Is Mercury's atmosphere dangerous?

Mercury does not have an atmosphere.


What planet has no atmosphere because it was burned off by the sun?

Mercury has no atmosphere due to its small size and due to the fact it is close to the sun, which has effectively 'burned' off any atmosphere that it may have had.


Is there oxygen in Mercury?

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