Radar mapping of Mercury's polar anomalies

Ground-based radar observations of Mercury have revealed unusually strong, highly depolarized echoes from the north and south poles. These anomalous echoes have been cited as evidence of polar ice deposits.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 1994-05, Vol.369 (6477), p.213-215
Hauptverfasser:	Harmon, J. K, Slade, M. A, Vélez, R. A, Crespo, A, Dryer, M. J, Johnson, J. M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Ice Mercury Planetary, asteroid, and satellite characteristics and properties Planets, their satellites and rings. Asteroids Radar Solar system Surface features, cratering, and topography
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Zusammenfassung:	Ground-based radar observations of Mercury have revealed unusually strong, highly depolarized echoes from the north and south poles. These anomalous echoes have been cited as evidence of polar ice deposits.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/369213a0