Tag: Core Structure


  • Understanding Mercury’s Bizarre Core: A New Collision Hypothesis

    Understanding Mercury’s Bizarre Core: A New Collision Hypothesis

    The Enigma of Mercury’s Core Mercury, the smallest planet in our Solar System, has long fascinated astronomers and scientists due to its unique characteristics. One of the most perplexing mysteries surrounds its core, which constitutes about 70% of the planet’s mass. This is significantly larger than Earth’s core, which makes up about 30%, and Mars’…