Is Life Possible on Venus? Scientists Intrigued by Planet's Harsh Conditions and Enigmatic Features
Venus, our nearest planetary neighbor, has long captivated scientists with its harsh surroundings and mysterious features. Known for its intense surface heat and dense, poisonous atmosphere, Venus appears unlikely to support life, but new findings have reignited curiosity in this possibility.
Jul 19, 2024, 16:10 PM ISTStunning Images Of All Planets By NASA Will Leave You Amazed- See Pics
Our solar system comprises of 8 planets of which 4 are rocky worlds, 2 are complex gas giants and 2 are distant ice giants.
Jul 02, 2023, 15:04 PM ISTRare planetary conjunction: Five planets of solar system line up in ‘special’ order
The conjunction was brightest on Friday morning but will remain visible until Monday from most parts of the world, reported IANS.
Jun 25, 2022, 11:15 AM ISTRare astronomical event: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn to align in straight line this week after 1000 years
The alignment of three planets on one side of the Sun is very common and can be seen for many days in a year. Similarly, the alignment of four planets occurs once a year while that of five planets occurs once every nineteen years. The alignment of all eight planets occurs once in about 170 years.
Apr 27, 2022, 10:40 AM ISTNASA launches 2 new missions, DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to explore Venus
The US space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched two new missions, DAVINCI+ and VERITAS to explore the twin planet of the earth, Venus.
Jun 10, 2021, 16:19 PM ISTNASA planning two missions worth $1 billion to Venus to study 'lost habitable' world
NASA has selected two new missions to study Venus to understand how Earth’s nearest planetary neighbour became an inferno-like world when it may have been the first habitable world in the solar system, complete with an ocean and Earth-like climate.
Jun 03, 2021, 14:24 PM ISTSigns of life found on Venus
Astronomers have found a gas in the atmosphere of the planet Venus, indicating there is life. The name of that gas is Phosphine, see this report for more information.
Sep 16, 2020, 10:10 AM ISTPotential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus
The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments.
Sep 14, 2020, 21:52 PM ISTBright 'evening star' Venus to be at its brightest tonight, check timings and how to watch
It will be nearly impossible to miss the bright "evening star" Venus this week when the planet reaches its greatest brightness of the year on Tuesday (April 28). But before reaching its greatest brightness, Venus will make a close approach to the crescent moon.
Apr 28, 2020, 09:44 AM ISTGiant pattern discovered in clouds of Venus
Venus is often called Earth's twin because of their similar size and gravity, but the climate on Venus is very different.
Jan 11, 2019, 15:14 PM ISTSigns of alien life? Study finds clouds of Venus may have answers
Several probes to Venus have shown that the temperature and pressure conditions in the lower and middle portions of the Venusian atmosphere - altitudes between 40 and 60 kilometres - would not preclude microbial life.
Apr 03, 2018, 06:30 AM ISTWill Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster collide with Earth or Venus?
After running a series of simulations using sophisticated software that can track the motion of objects in space, scientists determined the probability of it colliding with Earth and Venus over the next one million years to be 6 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively.
Feb 19, 2018, 17:42 PM ISTJupiter and Venus give sky-gazers a treat as they meet – See pics
They were visible to the naked eye across the UK and countries in the mid-northern latitudes, including parts of the US.
Nov 13, 2017, 16:20 PM ISTVenus, Jupiter up for a meet on Monday. Delhiites will miss the spectacle
Both the planets will appear in conjunction in the south-east and may appear like one bright star.
Nov 12, 2017, 12:04 PM ISTVenus' mysterious night side revealed for the first time – Here's why it's creating a buzz
Venus' atmosphere is dominated by strong winds that whirl around the planet far faster than Venus itself rotates.
Sep 17, 2017, 17:51 PM ISTHow satellites can prevent fatalities from landslides
Scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have sent spacecraft towards the Moon and Mars -- and now have their sights on Venus.
Venus look-alike planet discovered orbiting dim dwarf star!
The study of planets similar to the Venus analogue Kepler 1649b is "becoming increasingly important in order to understand the habitable zone boundaries of M dwarfs.
Apr 10, 2017, 23:03 PM ISTAfter record-setting satellite launch, ISRO aims for Venus and Mars; may partner with NASA!
The second mission to Mars is planned for in 2021-2022 timeframe and as per existing plans it may well involve putting a robot on the surface of the Red Planet.
Feb 12, 2017, 17:02 PM ISTGiant 'bulge' spotted on Venus indication of a massive gravity wave?
The giant wave became one of the most prominent features in the planet’s atmosphere for four days in December 2015.
Jan 17, 2017, 16:17 PM IST