Mercury Dylan Mrs. Bradley 3 rd Grade
Mercury Distance from the sun: 36 million miles Rotation (1 day): 59 Earth days and 16 hours Revolution (1year): 88 Earth days
Mercury Planet diameter: 3,031 miles Gas or rock planet? Rock planet How many moons and/or rings? No rings or moons
Mercury Atmosphere: Made of helium and sodium gases Temperature: 872°F to -298°F
Mercury Interesting Facts: 1. Mercury almost has no atmosphere! 2. It is the closest planet to the sun. 3. The diameter of Mercury is 3,031 miles.
Bibliography Book Titles: A True Book Mercury, by Larry Dane Brimner Website Titles: Enchanted Learning Planets Exploring the Planets Kids Astronomy Nine Planets For Kids Star Child