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Crash Course Astronomy

Mercury: Crash Course Astronomy #13

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

04/16/2015 | Rating NR

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Crash Course Astronomy

Mercury: Crash Course Astronomy #13

Episode 13 | 10m 17s

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It has no atmosphere and is, as such, covered in craters. It's also incredibly hot but, surprisingly, has water ice hiding beneath its surface.

04/16/2015 | Rating NR

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Crash Course Astronomy

Mercury: Crash Course Astronomy #13

Episode 13 | 10m 17s

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It has no atmosphere and is, as such, covered in craters. It's also incredibly hot but, surprisingly, has water ice hiding beneath its surface.

04/16/2015 | Rating NR

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