Recent content by Ethan Howell

That makes sense, thanks!

The reason why I chose to find out why mercury doesn't have a thick atmosphere is because it is close to the sun, and still has a molten outer core. Therefore it should have a significant magnetic sphere, should it not? The answer to my initial question does lie with mercury. Why mercury doesn't...

I understand that, but what I am having trouble grasping is how those local areas are still being generated.

I have been studying astronomy and astrophysics for about 2 years now, though on my own time and by my self. A recent question came into my mind, Can arctic planets exist close to their star? Now, in my understanding of planetary science, in order for a planet to be cool and close to the sun, it...