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I have read that in the craters of venus ice has been detected. Is this true?
Hi Kevin,
No, there's no liquid water or ice. The surface temperature is several hundred degrees. Some Magellan spacecraft pictures show bright spots in craters, but it's certainly not ice. That's just sensationalist reporting.
Cheers,
Prof. James Gort
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James Gort
Expertise
Questions on observational astronomy, optics, and astrophysics. Specializing in the evolution of stars, variable stars, supernovae, neuton stars/pulsars, black holes, quasars, and cosmology.
Experience
I was a professional astronomer (University of Texas, McDonald Observatory), lecturer at the Adler Planetarium, professor of astrophysics, and amateur astronomer for 42 years. I have made numerous telescopes, and I am currently building one of the largest private observatories in Canada.
Publications
StarDate, University of Texas, numerous Journal Publications
Education/Credentials
B.A. Physics and Astronomy
M.Sc. Physics
Ph.D. Astrophysics
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