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You may dismiss Venus as Earths lovely twin, just another pretty face among the planets. You would do well to look a little closer, but dont get too close. This beauty is not what she appears. Read on to learn the truth about Venus.

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Venus symbolizes femininity, beauty and love. It is the twin planet to Earth, our world of vast green forests, deep blue seas, and majestic snow-capped mountains. Venus was formed at about the same time as Earth of the same type of material. It´s almost the same size as Earth and it is the planet closest to Earth. It is the second planet from the sun, the third brightest object in our sky after the Sun and the moon. Shining brightly near the horizon, it dazzles stargazers and inspires poets.

Close-up and personal, Venus must be heavenly - right? Not exactly. Hot and dry with an atmosphere that would choke an earthling to death - that´s Venus. The atmosphere is made up of carbon dioxide, dioxide, nitrogen, water vapor, argon, carbon monoxide, neon, and sulfur dioxide. Carbon dioxide is the largest component of the atmosphere. Sulfuric acid is the largest component of the thick clouds that cover the planet so well that not even the largest earthbound telescope can gaze upon its surface. While keeping prying eyes out, the clouds keep the heat in. Temperatures reach 870 degrees Fahrenheit, which is enough to melt lead. Venus´ intolerable heat also discourages visitors by vaporizing them. Venera 13, a Russian Lander, holds the record as the surface visitor to last the longest. It operated for 127 minutes before being vaporized by the inhospitable planet.

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