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The surface of an infernal planet, Venus
The surface of an infernal planet, Venus. Temperatures as high as 500 C (900 K) have been measured. The thick atmosphere, which is about 90 times denser and more massive than Earth s, traps the heat it receives from the sun. This creates a very strong greenhouse effect. The atmosphere is believed to be a consequence of a hypothetic collision with a large body in Venus past. This collision is also believed to be the reason why the planet rotates backwards, and so slowly that one could walk around the planet faster than it rotates. One day on Venus (243 Earth days) is longer than one year (225 Earth days)!
On the surface, there is little to no wind, but as one ascends into the atmosphere one will find stronger winds and clouds containing sulphuric acid. This sulphur condenses into drops and falls down towards the surface, but the rain drops never reach it, and the heat makes them evaporate into the air again.
Spacecraft that have been sent to Venus have discovered multiple volcanoes, and they have also discovered what they believe is lightning in the atmosphere
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This print showcases the otherworldly surface of Venus, an infernal planet with extreme conditions. With temperatures soaring as high as 500°C (900 K), this scorching environment is a result of the thick atmosphere that envelops Venus. Remarkably, this atmosphere is about 90 times denser and more massive than Earth's, creating a powerful greenhouse effect that traps heat from the sun. Scientists believe that Venus' unique atmosphere and slow retrograde rotation are consequences of a hypothetical collision with a large celestial body in its past. In fact, one can walk around the planet faster than it rotates! A day on Venus lasts for 243 Earth days, longer than its year which spans only 225 Earth days. While the surface appears calm with little to no wind activity, ascending into Venus' atmosphere reveals stronger winds and clouds laden with sulphuric acid. These acidic clouds contain condensed drops of sulfur that fall towards the surface but never reach it due to intense heat causing evaporation. Exploratory spacecraft sent to Venus have made remarkable discoveries including numerous volcanoes dotting its landscape and what scientists suspect to be lightning illuminating its tumultuous atmosphere. This awe-inspiring image captures both the mystique and harsh reality of our neighboring inferno world - truly an extraordinary sight in our vast universe.
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