Venus
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Jupiter and Venus 'Could Be Mistaken for UFOs'
By Live Science Staff published
A British astronomer says these planets will probably inspire some calls to the police tonight when they converge in the night sky.
Raging Solar Storm 'Blinds' Venus Spacecraft
By Denise Chow published
Spacecraft operators are trying to regain the Venus Express probe's startracker cameras.
Russian Scientist's Claim of Life on Venus Proven False
By Live Science Staff published
A once-respected Russian scientist claims to have found evidence of life on Venus in 30-year-old photos taken by a Soviet probe, but the claim doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
Venus to Dance Across Sun in Rare June Skywatching Treat
By Denise Chow published
In June, Venus will cross in front of the sun, in an extremely rare skywatching event.
Scientists Discover Ozone Layer On Venus
By Space.com Staff published
Venus has an ozone layer high in its atmosphere, according to the results of a new study.
The Greatest Mysteries of Venus
By Adam Hadhazy published
Venus is our closest neighbor, but we know very little about how it became the hellish planet it is today.
Bizarre Vortex on Venus Changes Shape Every Day
By Charles Q. Choi published
The vortex at Venus' south pole can look like a giant 'S' or number '8.'
Was the Star of Bethlehem Actually Venus?
By Remy Melina published
Some scientists believe that the Christian star was actually not a star at all, but three planets.
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