In the Solar System, Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It's pocked and scarred by the many meteoroids that have collided with the surface and is has a metallic core that is approximately 80 percent of its radius. Mercury's atmostphere is very thin and offers little protection from impact. It is unknown when Mercury was discovered, but there is evidence to suggest that ancient cultures were aware of its existence.Visit the NASA website to learn more. Below is a calculator to determine your weight if you were on Mercury.
How much would you weigh if you were standing on Mercury?
Type your weight in the box below and click the Calculate button
to find out!
