The first image of the previously unphotographed and unseen hemisphere of Mercury is released!!! In the upper right, Caloris Basin, only part of which was observed by Mariner 10 over 30 years ago.
For more info, go to MESSENGER images page.
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2008-01-15
Excitement and joy!
2008-01-14
42 minutes left
MESSENGER approaching Mercury! About 40 minutes till closest approach.
See the whole series of this, the first flyby of three.
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