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  • What famous spacecraft took pictures to make detailed maps of Venus' surface?
    Magellan
  • Which planet is Earth's twin?
    Venus
  • Who is Venus named after?
    The Roman goddess of love and beauty.
  • What covers the surface of Venus?
    volcanoes
  • How hot is the surface of Venus?
    870 degrees F (the hottest planet)
  • Why do scientists call Venus, Earth's twin?
    It is about the same size and made up of similar material.
  • How is Venus unique (different) from the other planets in the Solar System?
    It's the only planet to rotate clockwise on its axis.
  • What do scientists think happened to the water on Venus?
    That it boiled away from the heat, making it very dry.
  • What are the clouds of Venus made of?
    A poison called "sulfuric acid."
  • Why can you see Venus when you look at the night sky?
    It is the brightest thing you can see other than the Sun and the Moon.
  • Does Venus have any moons?
    No, it is too close to the sun.
  • Why is Venus called the "Morning Star" or the "Evening Star?"
    It is brightest shortly before sunrise and shortly after sunset.
  • What has landed on Venus?
    Several spacecrafts without people onboard.
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