Venus
What’s on the Surface of Venus?
With so much attention on Mars, it's easy to forget there's a whole other Earth-sized planet nearby, worthy of exploration:…
Earth’s Twisted Sister: How Will We Reveal Venus’ Secrets?
Venus doesn't attract as much attention as other worlds in our Solar System and beyond. But maybe it should.
The Orbit of Venus. How Long is a Year on Venus?
As the second closest planet to our Sun, Venus takes 224.65 days to complete a single orbit around our Sun,…
Time To Build A Venus Rover
NASA has made progress developing electronics that can withstand Venus' extreme surface environment.
How Long is a Day on Venus?
Venus is a planet of extremes: extreme heat, extreme weather, and extremely long days. In fact, a single day on…
What’s That Bright Star in the Sky?
What's that bright light in the sky? How come I never noticed it before? That's not a star at all,…
Venus Rules the Dusk Skies at Greatest Elongation
“What's that bright light in the sky?” The planet Venus never fails to impress, and indeed make even seasoned observers…
Could We Marsiform Ourselves?
Changing another world to support Earth life is called terraforming. But maybe it's a better idea to just change Earth…
See a Christmas-Time Binocular Comet: 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova
How to see a bright, returning comet at dusk not far from Venus.
What is the Weather like on Venus?
The weather on Venus is incredibly hostile, characterized by extreme temperatures, acid rain, lightning storms and powerful winds.