Mercury 101 | National Geographic

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The planet Mercury is named after the messenger of the Roman gods because of its fleeting nature across the sky. Find out the reason behind its incredible speed, if it is indeed the hottest planet in the Solar System, and why the smallest planet in the solar system is slowly shrinking. ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 #NationalGeographic #Mercury About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Read "Planet Mercury, explained" https://on.natgeo.com/2Ozq83J Mercury 101 | National Geographic https://youtu.be/0KBjnNuhRHs National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

Published 2018-09-07 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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