Venus is the brightest 'star' in the night sky and it has been
observed since ancient times. Often dubbed Earth's 'twin', it is
the planet most similar to the Earth in size, mass and composition.
There the similarity ends: Venus is shrouded by a dense carbon
dioxide atmosphere, its surface is dominated by thousands of
volcanoes and it lacks a protective magnetic field to shield it
from energetic solar particles. So why isn't Venus more like Earth?
In this book, a leading researcher of Venus addresses this question
by explaining what we know through our investigations of the
planet. Venus presents an intriguing case study for planetary
astronomers and atmospheric scientists, especially in light of the
current challenges of global warming, which supports, and
potentially threatens, life on Earth. Scientifically rigorous, yet
written in a friendly non-technical style, this is a broad
introduction for students, and astronomy and space enthusiasts.
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