That's what I was wondering. If the planet was rocky, I suppose the temp would be similar to it's present state, except that it would take longer to go from sun-side to dark-side? But that is I guess a moot point since both bodies have been there a long time? The other thought tho is perhaps cold space on the dark-side has less effect on a gaseous body constantly getting quick heat osmosis than a rocky body does? Mercury's rotation is so slow, and it's colder side is very cold, possibly having permanent ice at the poles (or one of them).I find it interesting that the trailing side is slightly hotter than the leading side.
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