In Depth | Venus – NASA Solar System Exploration
Our nearness to Venus is a matter of perspective. The planet is nearly as big around as Earth – 7,521 miles (12,104 kilometers) across, versus 7,926 miles (12,756 kilometers) for Earth. From Earth, Venus is the brightest object in the night sky after our own Moon.
Venus - NASA Solar System Exploration
Venus Right Now. Latest Stories. Previous. One Way Light Time to the Sun. Loading... Length of Year. 225 Earth Days. Planet Type. Terrestrial. Distance from Sun. 67,049,540 mi km. One Way Light Time to the Sun. 5.998917 mins. Length of Year. 224 Earth Days. Planet Type. Terrestrial. Distance from Sun. Loading... mi km. One Way Light Time to the ...
Planet Compare - NASA Solar System Exploration
Jan 9, 2025 · NASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and far-ranging robots explore the wild frontiers of our solar system.
In Depth | Akatsuki – NASA Solar System Exploration
May 21, 2010 · The Venus Climate Orbiter mission (PLANET-C), or "AKATSUKI", is studying the atmospheric circulation of Venus. Meteorological information will be obtained by globally mapping clouds and minor constituents successively with four cameras at ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths, detecting lightning with a high-speed imager, and observing the ...
Giant Pattern Discovered in the Clouds of Venus
Jan 28, 2019 · A Japanese research group has identified a giant streak structure among the clouds covering planet Venus based on observation from the spacecraft Akatsuki. The team also revealed the origins of this structure using large-scale climate simulations.
In Depth | Vega 2 – NASA Solar System Exploration
Jan 9, 2025 · Goals: The ambitious twin-spacecraft Vega project aimed to deliver advanced lander modules on Venus, study the planet's atmosphere with balloons and then fly on for a close encounter with comet Halley.
10 Need-to-Know Things About Venus - NASA Solar System …
Venus’ thick atmosphere traps heat creating a runaway greenhouse effect – making it the hottest planet in our solar system with surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead. The greenhouse effect makes Venus roughly 700°F (390°C) hotter than it would be without a greenhouse effect.
The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide - NASA Solar System …
An imaginary tour around the planet evokes memories of some of the most notable women of history and mythology. Continent-sized highland areas (terrae) are named for counterparts of Venus, the Roman goddess of love (see Figure 8-1).
Venus Technical Literature - NASA Solar System Exploration
Magellan's radar images of Venus to unmask cloud-shrouded planet, Aviation Week & Space Technology, 113-114, 1989. Malin, M.C., Mass movements on Venus: Preliminary results from Magellan cycle 1 observations.
Venus By the Numbers – NASA Solar System Exploration
Jan 9, 2025 · Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and the sixth largest planet. It’s the hottest planet in our solar system.