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Venus

  • What color is Venus?
  • How long does it take Venus to go around the Sun?
  • How long is a day on Venus?
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  • Does Venus really spin backwards?
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  • Has a spacecraft ever landed on Venus?
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  • Why is Venus so bright in the night sky?
  • How did Venus get its name?
  • Who discovered Venus?
  • Could life exist on Venus?
  • Why is Venus so hot?
  • Why is Venus sometimes called Earth's twin?

How did Venus get its name?

The Romans knew of seven bright objects in the sky: the Sun, the Moon, and the five brightest planets. They named them after their most important gods. Venus, the brightest planet in the night sky, was named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.


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