Moons: 0
Period of rotation: 243 days
Period of revolution: 225 days
inner/outer planet: inner
terrestrial/gaseous planet: terrestrial
distance from Sun: 107 million km.
atmospheric composition: 95% carbon dioxide, 3.5% nitrogen, and .5% mixture of other gases
core composition: iron
mass: 81% of Earth's mass
diameter: 12,104 km. (7,522 mi)
maximum temperature: 900 degrees F
minimum temperature: 855 degrees F
tilt of axis: 177 degrees
planetary symbol:
Venus's Greek name is Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Many missions were sent to Venus including Magellan, Mariner 2, and Pioneer Venus.
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