1. Presented By: Donal Culhane and Sierra Shafer
Venus
Presented By: Donal Culhane and Sierra Shafer

2. Objects Name: First attributed with the goddess of love
As a result, they named it Venus after the Roman goddess of Love
Objects Name:

3. Composition of the Planet:
Surface is extremely hot, the temperature can be as high as 900°F
The surface temperature is so high because it is very close to the sun
No liquid water on planets surface
Because there is extremely high temperatures and no liquid water it is believed that Venus cannot support life
Composition of the Planet:

4. Composition of the Atmosphere:
100 times higher atmosphere pressure than earth
Thick clouds of sulfuric acid surround the planet
The thick clouds make it difficult for astronomers and gemologists to study the surface of Venus
Astronomers use satellites radar, and other technologies to study the surface and atmosphere of Venus
Composition of the Atmosphere:

5. Satellites No natural satellites (No Moons)
1 artificial satellite: Magellan Radar Satellite

6. Characteristics of Venus
67.2 million miles away, or .723 AU.
Takes .62 years, or days to Revolve around the Sun.
Rotates every 243 days.
Earth years and days
Rotates slowly and not in the same direction

7. Significant Features & Interesting Facts:
65% of Venus surface is flat and smooth
Venus has valleys, mountains and volcanoes that can go on for miles
Mountain regions are about 6% of Venus surface
Venus has very similar terrain to the Earth
Has a mountain range called Maxwell which goes on for about 7 miles
Significant Features & Interesting Facts:

8. Temperature Hottest planet Can’t support organisms
Surface temperature of 465°C/738.15°K
Temperature of clouds are 13°C/286.15°K
Temperature

9. Isn’t perpendicular to orbit
178°
Isn’t perpendicular to orbit
Axis

10. Resources http://www.unit- conversion.info/temperature.html
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