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The Hottest Planet

Venus is often referred to as Earth's sister because of its similar size, however it very different when it comes to many other aspects. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and is .7 AU (Astronomical Units) away from the Sun. 

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Venus Facts

  • Venus is the second planet from the Sun and Earth’s closest planetary neighbor.

  • A year on Venus is 225 Earth days 

  • A day on Venus is 243 Earth days making a day longer than a year

  • The thick atmosphere traps heat making it the hottest planet in our solar system

  • Surface temperatures can reach up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit which is hot enough to melt lead

  • Venus rotates on its axis backwards and very slowly

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