MERCURY

Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet of our solar system, is a fascinating world with unique characteristics. With a diameter of just 4,880 kilometers, it is only slightly larger than Earth's moon. Despite its small size, Mercury boasts some remarkable features. Its surface is heavily cratered, bearing the scars of numerous impacts from asteroids and comets over billions of years. These impact craters range in size from small pits to large basins, such as the Caloris Basin, which stretches over 1,500 kilometers in diameter.

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MERCURY

MERCURY

MERCURY

MERCURY

MERCURY

ROCKY PLANEts oudside our solar system

Proxima Centauri b

4,246 light-years:
Distant from earth

Trappist-1e

40,7 light-years
Distant from earth

Kepler-186f

500 light-years
Distant from earth

ROCKY PLANEts oudside our solar system

WENUS

WENUS

WENUS

WENUS

WENUS

WENUS

Venus, often referred to as Earth's "sister planet," is the second planet from the Sun in our solar system. Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus is similar in size and composition to Earth. However, despite these similarities, Venus is a world of extremes. Its thick atmosphere, composed mainly of carbon dioxide with clouds of sulfuric acid, creates a runaway greenhouse effect, making Venus the hottest planet in our solar system. Surface temperatures can soar to a scorching 470 degrees Celsius (880 degrees Fahrenheit), hotter than the surface of Mercury, even though Venus is farther from the Sun.

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another rocky elements in universe

meteoroidia

rocky fragments of interplanetary matter

meteorites

minerals, rocks and metals

comet

frozen water, gases, rock fragments and dust

another rocky elements in universe

EARTH

Earth, the third planet from the Sun, is the only known celestial body to support life. With its diverse landscapes, vast oceans, and rich atmosphere, Earth is a truly unique and beautiful planet. Its surface is marked by a variety of geological features, including mountains, valleys, plains, and deserts, shaped by processes such as erosion, tectonic activity, and volcanic eruptions. The Earth's atmosphere consists primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, providing the necessary elements for life to thrive. Moreover, the planet's magnetic field protects it from the harmful effects of solar radiation, creating a safe and habitable environment for its inhabitants.

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EARTH

EARTH

EARTH

EARTH

EARTH

components of a rocky planet

metallic nucleus

the planet's mantle

planet's crust

components of a rocky planet

MARS

MARS

MARS

MARS

MARS

MARS

Mars, often referred to as the "Red Planet," is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars has captivated human imagination for centuries with its reddish hue and enigmatic landscapes. Although significantly smaller and colder than Earth, Mars boasts some remarkable features. Its surface is marked by vast plains, towering volcanoes, deep canyons, and impact craters, evidence of a turbulent geological past. Among the most prominent features is Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system, and Valles Marineris, a vast canyon system stretching over 4,000 kilometers long.

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