Venus
Interesting Facts About The Planets
While the universe is a big place to study, we shouldn't forget our own backyard. With eight planets and a…
A Swirling Vortex at Venus’ South Pole
Here’s the latest view of the mass of swirling gas and clouds at Venus’ south pole. The Venus Express’s Visible…
Some of the Best Pictures of the Planets in our Solar System
Our Solar System is a pretty picturesque place. Between the Sun, the Moon, and the Inner and Outer Solar System,…
What Other Worlds Have We Landed On?
Think of all the different horizons humans have viewed on other worlds. The dust-filled skies of Mars. The Moon's inky…
Mercury and Venus an Awesome Duo at Dusk
As Universe Today's Dave Dickinson described earlier this week not only has Venus returned to the evening sky, but Mercury has climbed…
Japan’s Akatsuki Spacecraft to Make Second Attempt to Enter Orbit of Venus in December 2015
Back in 2010, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the The Venus Climate Orbiter "Akatsuki" with the intention of…
What is the Average Surface Temperature on Venus?
Venus is often referred to as our "sister planet," due to the many geophysical similarities that exist between it Earth.…
Why Is Venus So Horrible?
Venus really sucks. It's as hot as an oven with a dense, poisonous atmosphere. But how did it get that…
What is the Average Surface Temperature of the Planets in our Solar System?
It's is no secret that Earth is the only inhabited planet in our Solar System. All the planets besides Earth…
Earth May Have Lost Some Primoridial Atmosphere to Meteors
During the Hadean Eon, some 4.5 billion years ago, the world was a much different place than it is today.…