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Who found the PLANET Mercury?

April 26, 2017mercury Planet

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Who found the PLANET Mercury?

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The first known observations of Mercury were from around the 14th century B.C. The planet was not officially named until 1639, however, when it was proven to orbit the sun by astronomer Giovanni Zuni. It had been observed by Galileo years before, but had not been seen to have an orbit.