The scientific exploration of Venus

Venus is the brightest 'star' in the night sky and it has been observed since ancient times. Often dubbed Earth's 'twin', it is the planet most similar to the Earth in size, mass and composition. There the similarity ends: Venus is shrouded by a dense carbon dioxide atmosphe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, FW
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2014