Venus
Volcanoes on Venus May Still Be Active
Recent infrared data from an instrument on the Venus Express spacecraft indicate there could be active volcanism on Venus. "We…
Where To Next for NASA’s Solar System Exploration?
[/caption] Where is NASA going next to probe our solar system? The space agency announced today they have selected three…
UFOs, a Green Venus and Sun Gobbling? Isn’t That Going a Little Far, Mrs Hatoyama?
[/caption]"While my body was asleep, I think my soul rode on a triangular-shaped UFO and went to Venus." This might…
Characteristics of Venus
[/caption] Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and considered in many ways to be a twin planet of…
New Map Hints at Venus’ Wet, Volcanic Past
[/caption] Venus is often referred to as Earth's twin, as the two planets share a similar size. But perhaps the…
Earth Cyclones, Venus Vortices Have Much in Common
Scientists have spotted an S-shaped feature in the center of the vortices on Venus that looks familiar -- because they've seen…
Venus is Glowing in the Dark!
[/caption] Venus is glowing in infrared! At least at night, anyway. The Venus Express spacecraft has observed an eerie glow…
Venus Possibly Had Continents, Oceans
[/caption] A new look at data gathered from the Galileo spacecraft in 1990 reveals that Venus at one time may…
How Hot is Venus?
You might be surprised to know that Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System. The temperature across the…
Seeing Venus in a New Light
[/caption] New images taken by instruments on board ESA’s Venus Express are providing insight into the turbulent atmosphere of our…