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Heavens Above => Astronomy & Near Earth Phenomena => Topic started by: DD1975 on February 28, 2012, 22:32:56 PM

Title: Venus Slowing
Post by: DD1975 on February 28, 2012, 22:32:56 PM
Extra extra scientists baffled........tell us something we didn't know  :D

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/02/120214-venus-planets-slower-spin-esa-space-science/ (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/02/120214-venus-planets-slower-spin-esa-space-science/)
Title: Re: Venus Slowing
Post by: sybershot on February 29, 2012, 07:06:22 AM
QuoteUltimately, he added, it's important to know exactly how fast the planet is spinning, since any possible future missions to explore Venus will need precise information to chose their landing sites.
could this last paragraph be a hint of there future plans? we will have to w8 and see.