#28 Planet Venus. It's Earth's twin - but somehow remains mysterious. Let's take a look.
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Planet Venus is sometimes called Earth's twin. It's the same size and in planetary terms it's close by, but why isn't it our first choice for exploration? Some of the differences make Venus super difficult to study so in a way it remains mysterious.  Why is it difficult to study? And what makes the environment on Venus so harsh? Grab a coffee and join us as we unravel the mystery and take a closer look. Follow Cosmic Coffee Time on Twitter for some special content twitter.com/CosmicCoffTime You can request a topic for the show! Email it to [email protected]
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