This Is the Most Extreme Planet in the Solar System

Ready to explore the most extreme planet in our solar system? This Astrum compilation dives into the incredible secrets of Mercury, a world of scorching heat and freezing cold. Learn why a day on this tiny planet lasts longer than a year, and the other surprising discoveries uncovered on this secretive world. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ 0:00 ESA’s BepiColombo Mission to Mercury 17:35 Mercury Is Doing Something Weird Right Now 34:54 What They Didn't Teach You at School about Planet Mercury ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: https://astrumspace.kit.com ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum Displate Posters: https://astrumspace.info/Displates Astrum Infographic Artwork: https://electrify.art/collections/astrum Astrum Merch: https://astrum-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join us on the Astrum discord: https://discord.gg/TKw8Hpvtv8 A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here to support the channel: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jPRrbq3o3dpvBb173ZTKi?si=a90d3efe3b704c83 Astrum Space: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspace Astrum Earth: https://youtube.com/@AstrumEarth ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Credits: Video Editor: James Horsley Researcher: Shourya Shrivastava Thumbnail Designer: Peter Sheppard Channel Manager: Georgina Brenner Production Manager: Raquel Taylor Head of Astrum: Jess Jordan Creator of Astrum: Alex McColgan With special thanks to: NASA/ESO/ESA #Astrum #Space #Mercury