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- Named after the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility
- Also known as: Earth's sister planet, the Morning Star, the Evening Star
- Radius: 6,051.8 kilometers (81% of Earth)
- Circumference: 38,025 kilometers
- Surface area: 460.2 million square kilometers (82% of Earth)
- Mass: 4.87x1024 kilograms (82% of Earth)
- Average distance from the Sun: 108.2 million kilometers
- Average distance from Earth: 40 million kilometersNASA: Venus - Facts & Figures
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Trace amounts of Sulfur Dioxide, Argon, Water Vapor, Carbon Monoxide, Helium, and NeonNASA: Venus Fact Sheet
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Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and is the sixth largest planet in the solar system. Because many of its features are proportionately similar to Earth's, Venus has been nicknamed Earth's sister planet. However its atmosphere is far more volatile, and features significantly higher pressure as well as clouds of sulfuric acid.
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Venus Questions
What keeps the atmosphere of planet Venus in place? 2 AnswersThe atmosphere of Venus, like that of any other planet, is kept in place by gravity. The extremely high temperatures at the surface of Venus cause its atmosphe... read more
Would it be possible to terraform Venus? What would it take? 1 AnswerYes, there is a wiki page on that, describing how that could be done. The steps to be taken: * Reducing Venus's 450°C (850°F) surface temperature. * E... read more
Can planet Venus be seen in broad daylight, with naked eye, and if so, under what circumstances? 1 AnswerVenus can be seen quite easily in broad daylight if it's far enough from the sun in the sky, but it helps if you know exactly where to look. Right now, Venus i... read more
Anyone have a review for Venus razors. Why are five blades better than one? 5 AnswersGood choice with the Venus razor and yes, the model with five blades is the Embrace. Five blades absolutely gives me a really great, close shave. Another thin... read more -
Venus Theories
- PBS Nova: Venus Unveiled Transcript
- Kronia: Charles Ginenthal on Venus
- Ezine Articles: Venus Theories
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