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Dive into the fascinating details of Mercury and Venus in this exploration of our inner solar system. Discover Mercury's extreme temperatures, ranging from 950°F on the sunlit side to -346°F in the shadows, as it orbits the Sun at a distance of 36 million miles. Then, learn about Venus, with temperatures fluctuating between 55°F and 396°F, and its thick atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and sulfuric acid. This overview highlights the unique characteristics of these two neighboring planets.
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Melanie Hurley Inner Solar System Astronomy 101
Mercury • Temperature • Sunlit side: 950o F • Dark side: -346o F • Distance From Sun • 36 million miles Melanie Hurley
Venus • Temperature • 55o F to 396o F • Atmosphere: • Carbon Dioxide • Nitrogen • Sulfuric Acid Melanie Hurley