A stunning ultraviolet image of Venus, captured by the Akatsuki spacecraft, reveals the planet's thick, swirling cloud layers. Recent discovery of phosphine gas in Venus' atmosphere sparks debate about the possibility of life in its upper clouds.

Astronomy Picture from 15/09/2020

Biomarker Phosphine Discovered in the Atmosphere of Venus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200915.html


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