Mercury has the thinnest atmosphere of any planet in the solar system. Mercury its atomic symbol is hg hydtagyrum which in greek means water silver. But there are a few things about marvel many of us dont think of. Mercury has a unique physiology and exists as an inorganic, nontoxic metallic substance not actually mercury. It is the smallest planet in the solar system, with an equatorial radius of 2,439. Comic book facts 33 interesting facts about comic books. Interesting book, logical premise, nothing but the facts. Project mercury was the first time nasa sent people into space. Thanks to a degree in art and graphic design from ealing art college, mercury was able to. Here are ten fascinating facts about mercury that make it unique. Mercury levels in different fish and shellfish mercury and. His name was also given to the fastest moving of the planets, our topic for today, mercury.
Your weight on mercury would be 38% of your weight on earth. A line of cars used to be named after him, and in the dc comic books, the original flash wore the same metal winged type helmet that mercury is often seen wearing, after the superhero received his powers from the ancient greek god himself. Nov 22, 2016 i hope that you enjoy reading my 15 facts about mercury and find them interesting and fun. The moon and other bodies in the solar system also have exospheres, possibly making it the most common kind of atmosphere in the solar system. The planet mercury was named after a roman god with winged feet, says calvin. One of the more relatively recent additions to the marvel comic book universe although still over four decades old. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, the distance between them being 35,980,000 miles 57,910,000 km. Mercury s day the length of time it takes to orbit the sun is 88 earth days. Mercury has no atmosphere and no known satellites, perhaps because of its proximity to the sun.
Venus the planet venus appears in the sky over the pacific ocean after sunset. Hes a mutant that possesses animal like senses, enhanced physical capabilities, powerful regenerative abilities, and three retractable claws in each hand. Mar 22, 2016 planet mercury is named after the roman deity mercury, the messenger to the gods. Its normal appearance is a liquid with silvery surface, hence its also called as quick silver. Originally, comic book writer stan lee and comic book artist jack kirby intended the hulk to be gray, according to gizmodo, who explain that the color was very much a riff on mr. Jan 19, 2020 the element mercury is named for the roman god mercury. It is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest planet to the sun. Thanks to a degree in art and graphic design from ealing art college, mercury was able to just more than be the face of the band. Sonic the hedgehog has registered itself in guinness book of world. Temperatures range from well below zero on the surface to nearly 800f on the sunlit side of the planet. As the iron core of the planet cooled and contracted, the surface of the planet became wrinkled. Mercurys day the length of time it takes to orbit the sun is 88 earth days. For generations, marvel comics has captured the worlds imagination with a seemingly endless parade of superheroes. In his first appearance he had a blue costume with black shorts and a red belt on the cover of the.
In 1974 and 1975, mariner 10 flew past mercury three different times and snapped pictures. The national aeronautics and space administration nasa was founded in 1958 as the american government agency responsible for the countrys space programs. Mercury may be seen as an evening star near where the sun has set, or as a morning star near where the sun will rise. She is a teenage member of the student body at the xavier institute and a recurring member of the xmen. Sonic the hedgehog has registered itself in guinness book of world records for being the fastest gaming character ever. For years, ive been squirreling away interesting facts and quotes from comic creators. Mercury is only slightly larger than the earths moon. Mercury speeds through space at around 30 miles per second 50 km per second, faster than any other planet in the solar system. When seen after sunset, venus is often called the evening star. Here are ten madcap facts about the worlds most famous comics publisher. In true comic book fashion, however, a hero saved the day. Like the other planets in the solar system, mercury was born about 4. The flash once ran so fast around a populated planet mercury that he actually. These scarps can be up to a mile high and hundreds of miles long.
There are many applications of mercury, especially for the manufacture of industrial chemicals, electronic applications, electrical, scientific, and medical instruments such as thermometers, barometers, hydrometer, diffusion pump, esophageal dilators, cosmetics, telescopes, hygrometer, vaccines, sphygmomanometer, dental fillings. Knowing the potential to influence people, governments have used comic book characters to motivate the population to take action and fight for their country on the battlefield. Artist visualizes freddie mercury as the protagonist of vintage comic book covers. Kohung, a prominent chinese alchemist who lived in the fourth century, tried smearing. That may be the most obvious fact about the planet. For every 2 orbits of the sun, which takes around 88 earth days, mercury completes three rotations of its axis. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun and is also the smallest of the eight planets in our solar system. Mercury is one of the five planets known to the ancients. Dec 20, 2019 originally, comic book writer stan lee and comic book artist jack kirby intended the hulk to be gray, according to gizmodo, who explain that the color was very much a riff on mr. Dec 23, 2015 close by the sun is mercury, a practically atmospherelike world that has a lot of craters. There are deposits of ice at the poles of mercury, in places where sunlight is never seen. Mercury was the god of flowers and bouquets, which is why today he is a registered trademark.
Learn more about the planet mercury with these 10 interesting facts about the planet closest to the sun. The eye is undeniable evidence that comic book artists began doing acid long before they started admitting to it in the 60s. Recurring themes include the dangers of being exposed to solar radiation and the possibility of escaping excessive radiation by staying within the planets slowmoving terminator the boundary between day and night. Mercury facts interesting facts about planet mercury. The element was known to ancient civilizations, dating back to at least 2000 bce.
The planet mercury is a bit larger than the earths moon. This planet has been known to humans for at least 5,000 years. Mercury is also smalleralbeit more massivethan the largest natural. It is gravitationally locked and this rotation is unique to the solar system. Mercury man had a few different looks in his limited time as a comic character. Mercury has a few more hundreds of thousands years before it becomes tidally locked. A day on the surface of mercury lasts 176 earth days. However, there are many more interesting features that arent so obvious. There are many applications of mercury, especially for the manufacture of industrial chemicals, electronic applications, electrical, scientific, and medical instruments such as thermometers, barometers, hydrometer, diffusion pump, esophageal dilators, cosmetics, telescopes, hygrometer, vaccines, sphygmomanometer, dental fillings, mercury.
Mercury may be the closest planet to the sun but it experiences temperature changes that are the most extreme of any planet in the solar system, including dropping to 275 f170 c. Oct 26, 2016 mercury completes 3 rotations about its axis, for each 2 orbits of the sun and up till 1965 it had thought that a similar side of mercury constantly faced the sun. While earth ranks first in terms of being the densest planet, mercury isnt far behind and is the secondmost densest planet in our solar system with a metallic core spanning between 3,600 and 3,800 kilometers or 2,200 and 2,400 miles. These facts are amazing, uncanny, ultimate, spectacular, friendly neighborhood, and every other adjective that has ever preceded a comic book title. These amazing comic books from planet mercury comics were all. Mercury cessily kincaid is a fictional character from marvel comic s xmen series. Of all the superhero costumes in marvels history, perhaps none are as recognizable and wellregarded as spidermans black suit.
The ancient greeks called the evening star hermes and the morning star apol. As the name suggests, the eye is a sometimes giant crimefighting disembodied eye with magical powers that gets off on hovering behind criminals and silently watching them without their knowledge. A line of cars used to be named after him, and in the dc comic books, the original flash wore the same metal winged type helmet that mercury. Until nasas messenger spacecraft arrived there in 2008, we knew very little about the planet only. Heraclitus, a greek philosopher before the time of socrates.
In the comic strip calvin and hobbes, calvin and his classmate susie give a presentation about mercury, in which calvins contribution is full of questionable information. The comic already has to repeat some facts, like how earth discovered other earths. There are multiple reports of people in texas trying to shoot the animals, only to have the bullet ricochet off and injure the shooter. Its thought that many civilizations recognized the planet mercury as far back as 5000. Scientist have named these wrinkles, lobate scarps. It is named after the ancient roman god of trade and profit. Quicksilver is the alternative name for the metal mercury. For other comic book characters named mercury, see mercury comics. Dec 27, 2015 of all the superhero costumes in marvels history, perhaps none are as recognizable and wellregarded as spidermans black suit. If you are interested in the wonders of the universe, as planets, stars, black holes, theories, our. Mercury is bright when it is visible from earth, ranging from. When we think of marvel comics we think of stan lee, spiderman and spandex. Mercury is also smalleralbeit more massivethan the largest natural satellites in the solar system, ganymede and titan.
The planet mercury has often been used as a setting in science fiction. Close by the sun is mercury, a practically atmospherelike world that has a lot of craters. Nov 29, 2012 mercury is the closest planet to the sun, yet still has shadowy secrets. It is a terrestrial planet, which means it is an earthlike planet made up of rocks or metals and has a hard surface.
A study was conducted that showed customers in a book store were 3. Most cratered planet sitting near the bullseye the sun of a cosmic shooting gallery, mercury is the most cratered planet in the system, with a surface littered with new impact craters found inside older ones. Most fish and shellfishand a large majority of the varieties eaten in greatest volume by americansare quite low in mercury and pose little risk, even for people who eat them often. Even the comic strip calvin and hobbes has mention of mercury. It is gravitationally locked and this rotation is unique. Mercury is so close to the sun, it is hard to directly observe it from earth except during dawn or twilight. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, yet still has shadowy secrets. Things that should be locked away in a vault even iron man couldnt breach. The first american woman in space was sally ride, who was aboard the space shuttle challenger on june 18, 1983. The most evident case of this reality is the character of captain america. Fascinating facts about quicksilver mercury by esa nummi 03. Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.
Jan 28, 2015 10 strange facts about mercury a photo tour by miriam kramer 28 january 2015. Mercury fun facts cool kid facts fun facts for kids. Planet mercury comics by butcher billy vintage comic books. The hard shell of an armadillo is stronger than you might realize. One of the possible new marvel movie franchises that is being rumored is an official introduction of the eternals into the marvel cinematic universe. Mercury is one of four terrestrial planets in the solar system, and is a rocky body like earth.
One such critic was fredric wertham, a child psychiatrist who believed that comic books were turning american youths into perverted juvenile delinquents. But things didnt go as planned when the printing press kept having trouble with the hulks color and he kept coming out green. The planets atmosphere is so thin that scientists have another name for it. Mercury facts for kids interesting facts about planet mercury. The incredible exploits of comic book superheroes have thrilled readers for over. Mar 19, 2017 the first american woman in space was sally ride, who was aboard the space shuttle challenger on june 18, 1983. The diameter of planet mercury is 4,878 km 3,031 miles. But when the social situation changes, superheroes also acquire a new purpose. Comics vintagevintage comic booksstranger thingskiller queenrock. The table below lists the top ten seafood items in sales in the us in 2005 through 2007 data from the national fisheries institute. The element mercury is named for the roman god mercury. Apr 26, 2012 the eye is undeniable evidence that comic book artists began doing acid long before they started admitting to it in the 60s. Heres a look a the most enduring mysteries of mercury, the target of nasas messenger mission.
She is a metallic polymorph, able to shift into different shapes, both solid and. Vials of pure mercury have been found in egyptian tombs from the 1500s bce. Freddie mercury is a superhero in these amazing comic books. It quickly announced its manned with a human crew inside spaceflight program to the world, called project mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to sun and hence, its surface temperature during. These fantastical, fleshedout characters live in the pages of comics, on tv shows, in huge blockbuster movies, and in the world at large marvel characters like spiderman, iron man, captain america, black panther, and the xmen are cultural touchstones, literary figures, and. Mercury completes 3 rotations about its axis, for each 2 orbits of the sun and up till 1965 it had thought that a similar side of mercury constantly faced the sun. Stan lee planned on quitting the comic book industry until his wife joan told him to write the type of characters he wanted to for his last project.
Throughout the golden age 1930s and 40s and the silver age 1950s and 60s of comic books, the industry had many critics. Comic book characters can be interesting, and the real people behind them can be even more fascinating. Sep 05, 2019 freddie mercury designed the queen emblem, a. Mercury is the closest planet to our sun and is the smallest planet in our solar system. If earth has anything like a twin in the solar system, venus is it. Planet mercury is named after the roman deity mercury, the messenger to the gods. Heres some cool and fun facts about the planet mercury. Representing a turning point for the wallcrawler towards a darker and more nuanced arc, spidermans black suit caused by the alien symbiote that would go on to create spidermans most wellknown villain venom was a huge success for spiderman and. The result was the fantastic four, which created a more humanly flawed type of superhero. Hated by presidents, banned by dictators, loved by the world. Mercury cessily kincaid is a fictional character from marvel comics xmen series.