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Humans have been making the distinction between stars and planets since prehistoric times, making it impossible for us to know which ones were first identified. For what it's worth, though, Venus ("the morning star") might be considered the most conspicuous planet, and both Jupiter and Mars are often easier to spot than Mercury.
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No, Mercury is not the first planet found. Ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians and Greeks were aware of Mercury's existence due to its visibility in the night sky. The first planet to be officially discovered using a telescope was Uranus in 1781 by William Herschel.
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Can Hg be found on Mercury?
Yes, mercury (Hg) can be found on the planet Mercury. The element mercury was named after the planet due to its fluid-like properties and reflective appearance, similar to the planet's silvery color.
Carloris basin can be found on what planet?
mercury
Does planet Mercury have any houses?
No, since Mercury is a planet in our solar system it does not have houses like those found on Earth. In astrology, however, Mercury can be located in different astrological houses depending on an individual's birth chart.
What is mercury's raw planet?
Mercury is the planet: there is no raw (or ripe) planet associated with it!
What are the longest features found on mercury?
The longest features found on Mercury are its scarps, which can extend for hundreds of kilometers in length. These are cliffs caused by the planet's crust contracting as it cools.
What is the fist smallest planet?
including dwarf planets. sydna. non-dwarf planes. mercury
Can Hg be found on Mercury?
Yes, mercury (Hg) can be found on the planet Mercury. The element mercury was named after the planet due to its fluid-like properties and reflective appearance, similar to the planet's silvery color.
What planet is found in thermometers?
Mercury
Carloris basin can be found on what planet?
mercury
Is Mercury they use in thermometers from planet Mercury?
No, it is an element found in different minerals on earth,the planet has the same name.
Was mercury found on the sun?
The element Mercury has not been found on the sun. If, on the other hand, you were referring to the planet Mercury, then the answer is still the same: the planet Mercury was not found on the sun, but rather orbits the sun.
Is mercury found in your artery?
no because its the smallest planet
What can you find on mercury?
Mercury is a relatively rare element, it has not been found on Mercury the planet but theoretically it can be detected.
Caloris basin can be found on this planet?
Caloris basin is found on the planet Mercury. It is one of the largest impact basins in the Solar System, measuring over 1,500 kilometers in diameter. The basin was created by a large asteroid impact early in Mercury's history.
Is mercury a planet or dwarf planet?
Mercury is a planet.
Who found the planet mercury?
The Babylonians, who were credited with writing about both the element and the planet about 3500BC but this does not mean they were the first to observe.
Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?
Mercury is not a dwarf planet. It is a planet.
