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Hidden Details of Mercuryâs Surface Revealed in Groundbreaking Infrared Imaging

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BepiColombo flew past Mercury for the fifth time last week , revealing the planet in mid-infrared light for the first time.

The images show the BashÅ Crater, an impact crater previously observed by the Mariner 10 and Messenger missions.

The spacecraft collected new data on Mercury using its Mercury Radiometer and Thermal Infrared Spectrometer, or MERTIS .

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