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Lightning on Venus C016 / 8917
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Lightning on Venus C016 / 8917
Artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. In the 1970s, the Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes detected lightning. The European Space Agencys Venus Express, in 2006-2007, recorded lightning in the high atmosphere of Venus. The lightning rate on Venus is about half that of Earth. This is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius (730 degrees Kelvin). This is due to its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere that traps the Suns heat in a runaway greenhouse effect. The surface atmospheric pressure is around 90 times that on Earth. Clouds of sulphuric acid obscure the Sun and the rest of the sky. Venus is the second planet from the Sun, next in from Earth and around two-thirds of the distance at about 108 million kilometres from the Sun. It is regarded as a sister planet to Earth because of its similar size, gravity and mass
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This print titled "Lightning on Venus C016 / 8917" showcases a mesmerizing artwork of lightning striking the surface of Venus. It is a testament to the fascinating discoveries made by various space probes throughout history. In the 1970s, Russian Venera 11 and 12 probes first detected lightning on this enigmatic planet, while in more recent times, the European Space Agency's Venus Express recorded lightning in its high atmosphere. Venus, known as Earth's sister planet due to its similar size and gravity, boasts an incredibly hostile environment. With temperatures reaching nearly 500 degrees Celsius (730 degrees Kelvin), it possesses the hottest planetary surface in our solar system. This extreme heat is caused by its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere that traps the Sun's heat through a runaway greenhouse effect. Additionally, with atmospheric pressure around 90 times that of Earth and clouds composed of sulphuric acid obscuring both sunlight and sky views, Venus presents an otherworldly landscape. Situated approximately two-thirds closer to the Sun than Earth at about 108 million kilometers away, this rocky planet continues to intrigue scientists and astronomers alike. The image captures not only the raw power of nature but also serves as a reminder of our ongoing exploration into distant realms within our universe. This stunning piece from TAKE 27 LTD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY allows us to marvel at one of nature's most spectacular phenomena amidst an alien world filled with molten rock formations and stormy orange skies above.
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