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Venus, artwork. This is the second planet from the Sun, the next in
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Venus, artwork. This is the second planet from the Sun, the next in
Venus, artwork. This is the second planet from the Sun, the next in from Earth and around 42 million kilometres further in, an average of 108 million kilometres from the Sun. Its diameter of 12, 100 kilometres is slightly smaller than that of the Earth. Venus has a dense atmosphere of carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid clouds that obscure the rocky surface. The atmosphere traps the Suns heat and leads to surface temperatures of over 500 degrees Celsius, the hottest planetary surface in the solar system. In addition, the atmospheric pressure on the surface is 90 times that on Earth
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This print showcases the enigmatic beauty of Venus, our neighboring planet in the vast universe. Known as the second planet from the Sun and situated approximately 108 million kilometers away, Venus boasts a diameter slightly smaller than that of Earth. However, its striking features are concealed by a dense atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid clouds. The rocky surface of Venus remains shrouded in mystery due to these thick layers of clouds. This artwork captures the essence of this celestial body, with its cloudy veil adding an ethereal touch to its appearance. The atmosphere surrounding Venus acts as a greenhouse effect, trapping heat from the Sun and resulting in scorching temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Celsius – making it the hottest planetary surface within our solar system. Moreover, this image highlights another intriguing aspect: the atmospheric pressure on Venus is an astonishing 90 times greater than that experienced on Earth. Such extreme conditions make exploration challenging for scientists and researchers eager to unravel more about this fascinating planet. Through this illustration provided by Science Photo Library, we are reminded once again of how diverse and awe-inspiring our cosmic neighborhood truly is. From distant galaxies to nearby planets like Venus, there is always something extraordinary waiting to be discovered in our ever-expanding understanding of cosmology and space exploration.
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