PULL · 12 JAN 1997

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Mercury in Stereo: Craters Within Craters

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COSMIC MESSAGE

This stereo image pair of Mercury's craters was made using data from NASA's Mariner 10, which flew by the planet three times in 1974 and 1975. Mariner 10 did not have a stereo camera; instead, these images were taken from slightly different angles during separate flybys. The technique reveals the deep, complex structure of craters within craters.

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Mercury in Stereo: Craters Within Craters
1997-01-12 · ♑
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Mercury in Stereo: Craters Within Craters
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
CAPRICORN

In tropical astrology, 12 JAN 1997 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 JAN 1997.

THE ALMANAC FOR 12 JAN 1997
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Waxing crescent, 12% lit
POSITION
Day 12 of 365