Mercury Canyon Explorer: A Deep Dive

Fun Fact

Mercury's surface is covered in countless craters, but it also has unique features called "scarps" – huge cliff-like structures that formed when the planet's core cooled and shrunk, causing the surface to wrinkle. Some of these scarps are hundreds of miles long and several miles high!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 **Layered Rocks** - Use different shades of browns, grays, and oranges for the canyon walls to show the distinct rock layers and ancient impact craters. Think about how light would hit the various textures.
2. 2🖍️ **Rover Details** - The tiny rover has many small parts! Use metallic grays, silvers, and perhaps a touch of red or blue for its sensors and lights to make it stand out against the rocky background.
3. 3✨ **Illuminated Path** - The rover's lights illuminate the terrain. Use lighter colors directly in front of and around the rover, fading to darker tones as you move away to create a glowing effect.
4. 4🌈 **Shadow Play** - Since it's a deep canyon, there will be lots of shadows. Use dark grays, deep purples, or even dark blues in the shadowed areas to add depth and drama to the scene, making the light areas pop!