Venus
Floating in Space
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22m
Visit the second planet from the Sun, and our celestial neighbor. Venus is a world of extremes, where scorching heat and a toxic atmosphere reign supreme. The planet spins so slowly that a Venusian day is longer than a Venusian year. Its surface, adorned with thousands of volcanic peaks, is an inferno capable of melting lead.
To create this program, we at Wonder Science compiled planetary maps, data, and awe-inspiring images generously shared by NASA and the USGS Astrogeology Science Center.
Let the enduring mysteries of Venus soothe you. We embark on an immersive odyssey unlike any other, to unveil the extraordinary wonders of Venus.
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