Venus
D'Asia Harris
Is the planet Terrestrial or Jovian?
Terrestrial
What is the length of a year (revolution)?
1 year
What is the length of day (rotation)?
1 day
How many moons does the planet have ?
0 moons
Does the planet have rings ? If yes, what are the rings made out of ?
No
What is the composition of the atmosphere ?
Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, with clouds of sulfuric acid
What is the average temperature range ( High and Low )
900 Degrees Fahrenheit
What are at least 3 distinguishing characteristics of the planet ?
1) Second brightest object in our night sky.
2) Venus's atmosphere is heavy
3) Venus reflects sunlight & traps heat
Name at least 2 missions that have explored the planet and the date they launched.
1) Lewis and Clark's exploration
2) Launched - August 3, 2004
What is the mythology behind the name of the planet ?
Venus was the Roman goddess of love and beauty