In my research I cam across this article that came out a few days ago. Aparently the rotation of Venus is slowing.
Spacecraft sees slowing of Venus rotation
by Staff Writers
Paris (ESA) Feb 10, 2012
disclaimer: image is for illustration purposes only
ESA's Venus Express spacecraft has discovered that our cloud-covered neighbour spins a little slower than previously measured. Peering through the dense atmosphere in the infrared, the orbiter found surface features were not quite where they should be.
Using the VIRTIS instrument at infrared wavelengths to penetrate the thick cloud cover, scientists studied surface features and discovered that some were displaced by up to 20 km from where they should be given the accepted rotation rate as measured by NASA's Magellan orbiter in the early 1990s.
To read more.
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Spacecraft_sees_slowing_of_Venus_rotation_999.html
Could this have an effect on the earth? Could this be part of the dark rift or the thicker space soup that we have entered?
Any ideas?
t
Spacecraft sees slowing of Venus rotation
by Staff Writers
Paris (ESA) Feb 10, 2012
disclaimer: image is for illustration purposes only
ESA's Venus Express spacecraft has discovered that our cloud-covered neighbour spins a little slower than previously measured. Peering through the dense atmosphere in the infrared, the orbiter found surface features were not quite where they should be.
Using the VIRTIS instrument at infrared wavelengths to penetrate the thick cloud cover, scientists studied surface features and discovered that some were displaced by up to 20 km from where they should be given the accepted rotation rate as measured by NASA's Magellan orbiter in the early 1990s.
To read more.
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Spacecraft_sees_slowing_of_Venus_rotation_999.htmlCould this have an effect on the earth? Could this be part of the dark rift or the thicker space soup that we have entered?
Any ideas?
t
