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: ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum Displate Posters: Astrum Infographic Artwork: Astrum Merch: Join us on the Astrum discord: A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here to support the channel: ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum Podcast on Spotify: Astrum Space: @astrumspace Astrum Earth: @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