Planet Mercury

The deadly mercury cargo was to be used in the development of weapons to bolster Japan's efforts against the Allies in the Pacific war. This, it was hoped, would divert attention and assets from the European war and allow Germany to regroup and stay in the fight.

Mercury is also known for being the closest planet to the sun in our solar system. It is named after the Roman messenger of the gods due to its fast orbit around the sun.

Comets can be found throughout the solar system, but they typically originate from the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, which are located beyond the orbit of Neptune. While comets can pass through the inner solar system and be visible near Venus and Mercury, they do not originate primarily from that region.

Mercury is not hospitable to life as we know it. It has extreme temperature variations, from highs of around 800 degrees Fahrenheit to lows of minus 290 degrees Fahrenheit. Its thin atmosphere is mostly composed of toxic gases like oxygen and helium, making it unsuitable for supporting life.

The temperature of mercury in the morning can vary widely depending on the location and time of year. It is recommended to check a reliable weather source for the specific temperature in your area.

It is much denser that any other planet (size for size).

The Earth is a bit denser than Mercury but that is due to gravitational compression. Yet, if they were the same size, mercury would be the most dense.

If Mercury were to collide with Earth, it would result in catastrophic consequences, including massive destruction, widespread fires and earthquakes, and a global extinction event. The impact would likely create a large crater and release an enormous amount of energy. Thankfully, the likelihood of such an event is extremely low.

Mercury does have a lithosphere, which is the outer solid shell of the planet. However, the lithosphere on Mercury is relatively thin compared to Earth's. This is because Mercury has a larger proportion of its volume made up of its iron core, causing its lithosphere to be thinner.

Yes, Mercury has a large cratered surface due to impacts from asteroids and comets. The largest known crater on Mercury is the Caloris Basin, which is about 960 miles (1,550 kilometers) in diameter.

The terms "inferior planet" and "superior planet" were originally used in the geocentric cosmology of Claudius Ptolemy to differentiate those planets (Mercury and Venus) having an epicycle that remained collinear with the Earth and Sun, compared to the planets (Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) that did not.

In the 16th century, the terms were modified by Copernicus, who rejected Ptolemy's geocentric model, to distinguish a planet's orbit's size in relation to the Earth's.

- "Inferior planet" is used in reference to Mercury and Venus, which are closer to the Sun than the Earth is.

- "Superior planet" is used in reference to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and all the known minor and dwarf planets, including Ceres and Pluto, which are farther from the Sun than the Earth is.

The terms are sometimes used more generally: for instance, the Earth is an inferior planet as seen from Mars.

In the earliest days of our solar system (which I like to call the "Demolition Derby epoch") earth probably had as many or more craters than Mercury did. But earth developed weather, which over the millennia, wore the craters away. Mercury never had weather, so it's craters remain untouched today.

1. Why did the thermometer break up with the graduated cylinder? Because it had too many degrees!
2. What did the mercury say to the glass of water? You're so transparent!
3. Why did the mercury go to school? To get a little more experience under its belt!

It's bigger than the moon but very close in size.

Mercury's surface temperature can vary depending on its distance from the sun, ranging from over 800 degrees Fahrenheit on the side facing the sun to around -290 degrees Fahrenheit on the side facing away from the sun.

Mercury: 0.2408 earth yearsSaturn: 29.46 earth years.

Composition 42% Molecular http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Oxygen
29.0% http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Sodium
22.0% http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Hydrogen
6.0% http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Helium
0.5% http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Potassium Molecular oxyen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, potassium

Actually, the element mercury is unrelated to the name of the planet, even though there may be just a little. Both the planet and the metal derive their names from the Roman god Mercury, based on the Greek god Hermes.

Nibiru is believed to be a hypothetical planet described in various conspiracy theories. There is no scientific evidence for the existence of Nibiru. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately quantify how many times bigger it is than Earth.

1. Extreme temperatures: Mercury experiences temperature variations of over 600 degrees Celsius between its day and night, making it inhospitable for human life.
2. Lack of atmosphere: Mercury has a very thin atmosphere that is unable to retain heat or protect against harmful solar radiation.
3. Lack of water: Mercury does not have any liquid water on its surface, which is essential for supporting life as we know it.
4. High levels of solar radiation: Due to its close proximity to the Sun, Mercury is subjected to high levels of solar radiation, making it unsuitable for supporting life.

The average distance from Mercury to Earth is about 77 million kilometers. The distance from Earth to Mercury varies due to their elliptical orbits, but it can range from about 77 million kilometers to 222 million kilometers.

Mercury's temperatures can drop to as cold as 100 K (-279.4) at night, but rise to as high as 700 K (800.6 F) during the day. This is due to the fact that Mercury has no atmosphere. Because of this, it experiences the full force of the Sun during the day and the extreme chill of the universe at night.

No, Io is one of the four largest moons of Jupiter, while the Moon is Earth's natural satellite. The Moon is much larger in size and mass compared to Io.

Rashes caused by mercury exposure can appear as red, itchy, eczema-like patches on the skin. They may be accompanied by swelling, blistering, or peeling in severe cases. It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect mercury poisoning.