Tru Size Comparison of Venus / Mercury
Taken by Philip Smith on August 16, 2023 @
Manorville, NY USA
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Date Taken: 2023:08:17 21:11:05
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This is a True Size Comparison of Venus and Mercury side-by-side
in this composite image I put together. I image both Venus Inferior Conjunction on 08-13-23 3:58pm EST @ 35° and Mercury on 08-16-23 at 5:29pm EST @ 36° from my Manorville, NY observatory.
The following image shows the difference in size between Mercury and Venus. Venus is approximately 2.5 times bigger than Venus which in turn is only slightly smaller than Earth.
Mercury is more comparable in size to the Moon as it is only 40% bigger than our natural satellite. Mercury and Venus similarities
Both planets orbit around the Sun. Both planets formed around the same time. Approximately 4.6 billion years ago. The core of both planets has similar materials. These are silicate minerals, iron, and other metals. To learn how: Go to this link > https://littleastronomy.com/mercury-and-venus.../
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