Mercury/Tail

A tail of atoms escaping from Mercury's gravity due to irradiation by the Sun. Its composition and intensity varies by season. Sodium and Calcium have been detected in it.

Magnesium Detected in Mercury's Atmosphere (May 2009)

 * See Mercury/Atmosphere, Mercury/Tail, Mercury/Magnesium, Mercury/Calcium, Mercury/Sodium, Mercury/Iron, Mercury/Aluminum, Mercury/Silicon


 * http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_12267618
 * http://www.colorado.edu/news/r/3cc168fd0a6b2a95605dee1f60b4e03b.html