Unraveling mysteries of the Venusian atmosphere

Friday, September 12, 2014 - 03:30 in Astronomy & Space

Underscoring the vast differences between Earth and its neighbor Venus, new research shows a glimpse of giant holes in the electrically charged layer of the Venusian atmosphere, called the ionosphere. The observations point to a more complicated magnetic environment than previously thought -- which in turn helps us better understand this neighboring, rocky planet.

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