Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Venus Revealed: Probe Discovers Extraordinary Weather System

Named after the Roman goddess of love & beauty, Venus is often called Earth's twin as the two planets are close in size, but that's where the similarity ends. The massive clouds that cover Venus create a greenhouse effect that keeps the planet at a sizzling 864°F. The bizarre weather patterns on Venus have given scientists new mysteries to solve.

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