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Surface of Venus
Surface of Venus. Computer artwork of a rocky landscape on the surface of the planet Venus. This is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius. This is due to its dense carbon dioxide atmosphere that traps the Suns heat. The surface atmospheric pressure, around 90 times that on Earth, distorts views of distant objects. Clouds of sulphuric acid obscure the Sun and the rest of the sky. Venus is 108 million kilometres from the Sun, around around two-thirds of the Earth-Sun distance, and is slightly smaller than Earth
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This computer artwork captures the surface of Venus, revealing a rocky landscape unlike any other in our solar system. Known as the hottest planetary surface, temperatures here soar to nearly 500 degrees Celsius. Such extreme heat is a result of Venus' dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, which acts as a greenhouse and traps the Sun's scorching rays. The image showcases the planet's unique atmospheric conditions. With an atmospheric pressure approximately 90 times that of Earth's, distant objects appear distorted against the hazy horizon. Thick clouds of sulphuric acid envelop the sky, obscuring both sunlight and any view beyond them. Venus lies at a distance of 108 million kilometers from the Sun – about two-thirds of Earth-Sun distance – making it slightly smaller than our home planet. This mesmerizing illustration offers us a glimpse into this enigmatic world where land meets cloud-covered skies. As we marvel at this stunning portrayal, let us appreciate how planetary science continues to unravel mysteries within our vast universe. The Science Photo Library brings forth this remarkable print for all enthusiasts who yearn to explore worlds beyond our own - reminding us once again of nature's awe-inspiring wonders found throughout space.
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