Write the chemical symbols for any two elements named after heavenly bodies.

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Some elements in the periodic table are named after heavenly bodies like the sun, moon, or planets. These elements are:
Element
Chemical symbol
Named after the heavenly body
Atomic number
block
Helium
$He$
Sun
2
p
Mercury
$Hg$
Mercury (planet)
80
d

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Element	Chemical symbol	Named after the heavenly body	Atomic number	block
Helium	$He$	Sun	2	p
Mercury	$Hg$	Mercury (planet)	80	d