Mercury/Hydrogen

Most abundant element in Mercury's exosphere and one of first detected by Mariner 10. Thought to originate from solar winds. Some exit via channels in the magnetic fields.

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