Atmosphere of Mercury Atmosphere of Mercury Mercury has a very tenuous and highly variable atmosphere (surface-bound exosphere) containing hydrogen, helium, oxygen, sodium, calcium, potassium and water vapor, with a combined pressure level of about 10 bar (1 nPa). The exospheric species originate either from the Solar wind or from the planetary crust. Solar light pushes the atmospheric gases away from the Sun, creating a comet-like tail behind the planet. The existence of a Mercurian atmosphere had been contentious before 1974, although by that time a consensus had formed that Mercury, like the Moon, lacked any substantial atmosphere. This conclusion was confirmed in 1974
Outermost Radio of expression alive and in the process, give us an unflinching look into their personal lives. "Outermost Radio" features a live performance from The Blind Boys of Alabama. "Outermost Radio" was selected by the 2015 Provincetown International Film Festival where Chebot won the John Schlesinger Award. The film was also selected in 2015 by the Kansas International Film Festival, the St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival. In 2016, "Outermost Radio" continued its festival tour at Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema in Idyllwild, CA, where the film won Best Director honors, and in February