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R. D. Starr

Researcher at The Catholic University of America

Publications -  221
Citations -  7586

R. D. Starr is an academic researcher from The Catholic University of America. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mercury (element) & Mars Exploration Program. The author has an hindex of 39, co-authored 216 publications receiving 6705 citations. Previous affiliations of R. D. Starr include University of Arizona & University of Washington.

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The Major-Element Composition of Mercury’s Surface from MESSENGER X-ray Spectrometry

TL;DR: X-ray fluorescence spectra obtained by the MESSENGENGER spacecraft orbiting Mercury indicate that the planet's surface differs in composition from those of other terrestrial planets as discussed by the authors, and this observation, together with a low surface Fe abundance, supports the view that Mercury formed from highly reduced precursor materials, perhaps akin to enstatite chondrite meteorites or anhydrous cometary dust particles.