planet • terrestrial

Venus

The second planet from the Sun. It has a super-dense atmosphere that traps heat in a runaway greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet in our solar system. Future target of ISRO's Shukrayaan-1 orbiter.

Physical & Orbital Properties

Mass: 4.87 × 10²⁴ kg
Gravity: 8.87 m/s²
Temperature: 464 °C
Orbital Period: 224.7 days
Distance from Earth: 41 million km

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of astronomical body is Venus?

Venus is classified as a planet (terrestrial). The hottest planet in the Solar System

What is the mass and gravity of Venus?

Venus has a mass of 4867000000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 8.87 m/s².

How far is Venus from Earth?

Venus is located approximately 41 million km from Earth.

What is the orbital period of Venus?

Venus has an orbital period of 224.7 days.