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Venus planet is a fascinating planet in our solar system. Here are some interesting facts about Venus:
1. Sister Planet:- Venus planet is often referred to as Earth's "sister planet" because it is similar in size, composition and proximity to the Sun.
2. Hottest Planet:- Venus planet has hottest surface temperature of any planet in our solar system. It experiences a runaway greenhouse effect, trapping heat and raising temperatures to over 900° F (475°C).
3. Thick Atmosphere:- Venus planet has a thick, dense atmosphere primarily composed of carbon dioxide (about 96%) with clouds of sulfuric acid. This atmosphere creates a strong greenhouse effect.
4. Retrograde Rotation:- Venus planet rotates on its axis in opposite direction of most planets including Earth. It rotates very slowly and takes longer to complete one rotation (about 243 Earth days) than it does to orbit Sun (about 225 Earth days).
5. No Moon:- Venus planet does not have any natural moon (satellites) of its own.
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6. Bright Evening Star:- Venus planet is often referred to as "Evening Star" or "Morning Star" because it is one of the brightest objects in night sky. Depending on its position relative to Earth. It can be seen shortly after sunset or just before sunrise.
7. Extreme Pressure:- The surface pressure on Venus planet is about 92 times greater than Earth's. It is equivalent to the pressure found 900 meters (3,000 feet) underwater on Earth.
8. Volcanic Activity:- Venus planet has a high number of volcanoes including large shield volcanoes and vast lava plains. Some of its volcanoes are among the largest in the solar system.
9. No Liquid Water:- Despite its similarities to Earth, Venus planet has no liquid water on its surface due to its high temperatures and the inability to sustain water in liquid form.
10. Extreme Winds:- Venus planet experiences extremely fast winds in its upper atmosphere with speeds of up to 200 miles/ hour (322 km/ hour).
11. Day Longer Than Year:- A day on Venus is longer than its year. This means that a day on Venus planet is longer than a year of Earth.
12. Named After a Roman Goddess:- Venus planet is named after Roman goddess of love and beauty, which is also associated with Greek goddess Aphrodite.
13. Extensive Magellan Mission: NASA's Magellan spacecraft extensively mapped surface of Venus planet using radar, revealing details of its topography and geological features.
14. Not Suitable for Life:- The extreme temperatures, high pressure, and toxic atmosphere make Venus one of the most inhospitable places for life as we know it.
15. Transit of Venus:- A rare event called the "transit of Venus" occurs when Venus passes directly between Earth and Sun. This event, which looks like a small black dot crossing Sun's disk, happens in pairs eight years apart, separated by over a century.
These interesting/amazing facts highlight the unique and harsh characteristics of Venus planet, making it a planet of scientific interest and a stark contrast to Earth.
