Tag: Venus

Venus, our neighboring planet, has long intrigued scientists with its enigmatic clouds. These clouds, predominantly composed of sulfuric acid droplets, exhibit peculiar patches and streaks visible only in the UV range. For years, researchers have been trying to identify the missing component that completes the composition of these clouds and explains their unique features. The composition of Venusian clouds has been a subject of scientific curiosity for decades. Previous studies have revealed that these clouds consist of sulfuric acid droplets, along with varying concentrations of water, chlorine, and iron. However, the UV absorption patterns observed in the clouds have remained unexplained, prompting scientists to delve deeper into the atmospheric chemistry of Venus. Led by Paul Rim...