Interesting facts about Venus
Some facts about the planet, second in sequence from the Sun in Solar system, the Venus. Very few of us show interest in Venus, but it is a very mysterious planet in the Solar system, once you know those facts you will also be attracted to the Venus. 1) Mercury is closest to the sun, this is true. However, because of its proximity to the sun it lacks an atmosphere. Mercury's gaseous molecules reached escape velocity long ago and the atmosphere was 'burned off' leaving a vacant wasteland of rock with a similar surface to the earth's moon. There is nothing to hold in solar radiation, thus is flies out into space. Venus is a different story. Its atmosphere is primarily composed of more than 96% of carbon dioxide - the primary green house gas, which acts like a one-way door. The solar heat enters, but it cannot leave. Thus, an oven is created and create a temperature of 735K (462℃; 863°F) on its surface. This is why Venus has no water. Pictures suggest that Venus o...