Venus

The second planet from the Sun in the solar system. Venus orbits the Sun at an average distance 0.7 AU. The planet has a mass of 0.08 times the mass of Earth and a radius 0.95 times the radius of Earth. It is made of solid, rocky material and has a predominantly carbon dioxide atmosphere. Clouds of sulfuric acid cover the entire planet. Venus has no moons.

Radio Programs

Moon, Venus, and Antares
Moon and Venus
Venusian Lightning
Venusian Volcanoes
Planetary Teaser
More Moon, Venus, and Jupiter Gods and goddesses in the morning sky Sunday, February 3, 2008
Venus and Jupiter III Bright planets that are worlds apart Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Moon and Company Looking for snow-capped mountains on Venus Thursday, January 3, 2008

Featured Images

 Venusian Volcano Thursday, September 4, 2008
Red-Hot Planet Friday, October 26, 2007
Venusian Vortex Wednesday, April 19, 2006

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