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University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Mercury Unveiled

For Students 9th - 10th
New analysis of data returned by the Mariner 10 mission. Includes several photo images. Examines the possibility of volcanism in the history of Mercury and comparisons to Hawaiian and Lunar volcanic events.
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Website
NASA

Mariner Planetary Space Probes

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page contains information about the Mariner space probes. It gives detailed pictures of the probes.
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Handout
Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of information about the planet Mercury, complete with images and explanations.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Mercury From Mariner 10, Degas Crater

For Students 9th - 10th
Single image mosaic from NSSCD Mariner 10 collection. Shows detail of an impact basin with typical ray structures. Thumbnail image links to large graphic file with more detail.
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Graphic
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Mercury From Mariner 10

For Students 9th - 10th
A single mosaic image made from 18 pictures as Mariner 10 approached Mercury.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Space Probes to Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple information about the first space explorer to visit Mercury. Good picture of the Mariner 10 probe. Links to a glossary of terms.
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Graphic
NASA

Nasa: Welcome to the Planets the Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
View photographs of space craft and read about their assembly, launching, and where they went.
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Handout
Other

Space Today Online: Nasa's Discovery Missions

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey of unmanned Discovery spacecraft missions such as the Mars Pathfinder rover and other past, present, and planned missions. Illustrated.
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Graphic
NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Mariner 10 Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of Mercury taken by Mariner 10. Thumbnail images load quickly and link to larger files. Text link provides detailed background information about the mission and its objectives.
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Article
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Structure of Mercury's Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
Windows to the Universe briefly details the structure of the interior of the planet Mercury.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides good information about Mercury and is a good starting point for information about the planet along with pictures and audio. Links to a simple fact table, puzzle, glossary, and more detailed information.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: The Planets Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
Official NASA information page about the planet Mercury.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Mariner 10

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page contains images and information on the Mariner 10 space mission. The information is available in audio format.