The Planet Of Love And Beauty

Venus is almost the same size as Earth. It is also the nearest planet to ours. Scientists once believed that the surface of Venus was similar to that of Earth, but now they know it is very different.

Venus has an atmosphere to trap the Sun's heat. During the day, it can reach a temperature of 900�F(480�C). This temperature is high enough to melt hard metals in seconds. On Venus it rains Sulphuric acid.

Facts About Venus

Rotational Period: 243.2 Earth days

Volume (Earth=1): 0.86

Density (Water=1): 5.25

Temperature at surface: 465�C

Venus Statistics

Distance from the sun: 108 mkm

Orbital velocity: 35 km/s

Year length: 225 days

Diameter: 12,100 km

Mass: 0.815 Earth-mass

Satellites: 0