NASA Shares Magnificent Images Of Solar System's Smallest Planet!

Space enthusiasts are intrigued by NASA's magnificent photos of the universe.

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Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system and closest to the Sun.

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Mercury appears shiny, tan and various colors of blue in the image.

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Mercury was recently featured in a spectacular photograph published by NASA.

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It is also the fastest, orbiting at a speed of about 29 miles (47 km) per second.

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