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The paper reveals results of Mercury South pole surface relief research by photometry methods. The photometry method searches out the intensity of reflectivity of planet’s surface and provides studying of ground fine texture. Main materials of the research are photographic images of Mercury surface transferred by “Messenger” interplanetary station during its passing near Mercury. For Mercury surface relief structure evaluation the images of Mercury Southern hemisphere have been used. The photographic images of Mercury surface transferred by “Messenger” have high spatial resolution of 2 km/pixel, while the accuracy of Southern hemisphere altitudes evaluation makes at average 1.5 m.