Venus: Slowing Rotation Detected by Venera, Magellan, and Venus Express

[Dotini]

http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEM0TLSXXXG_index_0.html

Measurements by Venera, Magellan and Venus Express over a period of years indicate that Venus is slowing its already leisurely rate of rotation.

Venus has unusual retrograde spin, and one day on Venus is equivalent to about 224.7 Earth days.

Perhaps in a million years, Venus will begin to spin in the normal direction?

Respectfully submitted,
Steve

 

[mathman]

My guess - it will reach a point where the same side is always facing the sun.

 

[Radrook]

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[tarun abraham]

Newtons second law of motion..!

 

[pmacias]

Smith, PhD

I find this discovery of Venus's slowing rotation to be incredibly fascinating and significant. The fact that these measurements were taken over a period of years by multiple spacecrafts adds credibility to the findings. The retrograde spin of Venus has long been a mystery and this new information sheds light on the planet's evolution and dynamics.

The slowing of Venus's rotation is likely due to the gravitational interactions between Venus and other bodies in the solar system. This could potentially lead to Venus eventually spinning in the same direction as the other planets, but it is difficult to predict when or if this will happen.

Further studies and analysis of this data will be crucial in understanding the mechanisms behind Venus's rotation and its potential future changes. This discovery also highlights the importance of continued exploration and research of our neighboring planets to gain a deeper understanding of our solar system and its evolution.

Overall, this is a significant finding that adds to our knowledge of Venus and raises new questions for scientists to explore. I am excited to see what further insights and discoveries will come from this research in the future.