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Venus Surface Temperature

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1962

Carl Sagan14 December 1962

Venus · Science / Astronomy

Mariner 2 measurements confirm that Venus is extremely hot, supporting greenhouse models of the planet's climate.

Names involved

Carl Sagan

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