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Venus Express [Image: European Space Agency]
Stardate: Mysteries of Venus
Adam Hart-Davis and Janet Sumner invite you to join them on a trip to Earth's "evil twin" - how did the destiny of two planets diverge so sharply?
And tell us what you think: Talk astronomy with us.

Explore the mysteries

Adam takes a holiday on Venus

Adam goes to Venus; Janet to Lanzarote and Myleene Klass gets up early. Find out why - and more about the programme.

A half-century in space

The Helix Nebula

Watch Professor John Zarnecki deliver the 2007 Open University Lecture.

Beneath sulphuric acid clouds

UV image showing the structure of Venus' sulphuric acid clouds

Ninety times the pressure, barely any water and clouds of acid. Find out what we already know about the Venus atmosphere.

 

Taking it further

Apollo XI lunar module

The universe is a huge place; there's much to explore. If we've captured your interest, start taking it further.

Explore the whole universe

Maggie at the VLT

Explore the neighbourhood with The Cosmos: A Beginner's Guide.

 

Sky notes

Sky notes

Don't get lost in space - follow our sky notes.

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OU prospectus fans

Find out more about OU courses on offer and ways to study - order your guide to courses.

 
 

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