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Mercury’s Magnetic Field May Build Short-Lived Radiation Belts
Key Takeaways
- Researchers used MESSENGER data, new analysis methods, and computer models to test whether Mercury can trap charged particles.
- The study found Mercury appears to form radiation belts intermittently, especially near aphelion.
- These short-lived belts could reshape how scientists think about weak planetary magnetospheres and spacecraft risk near Mercury.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com