Twin Sister
Venus is similar in size to Earth.
'Close' Neighbor
At its nearest Venus, is 38 million miles (about 61 million km)from Earth.
Long Days
Venus' day is longer than its year.
Active Surface?
Venus has volcanic plains and rifts.
'Recently' Resurfaced
Venus' surface appears young (100s of millions of years.)
Runaway Greenhouse
Venus’ thick atmosphere traps heat.
Foul Clouds
Venus' sulfuric acid clouds smell like rotten eggs.
Science Hot Spot
More than 40 spacecraft have visited.
Ingredients for Life?
Venus is an unlikely place for life as we know it.
Backward Sunrise
The Sun rises in the west; sets in the east.
