Knowing the peculiarities and possibilities of life on other planets has been a priority in all civilizations since life on Earth was known. Thanks to the advances of each era, today it is possible to know details and curiosities about the planets of the Solar System.
Curiosities about the planets include details about their atmospheric composition and other data that allow us to understand their particular phenomena.
Venus is the hottest planet: This small planet and the closest to Earth is hotter than others closer to the Sun, such as Mars. This is due to the presence of carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid in the atmosphere: both elements react to the sun’s rays, causing overheating.
Water on Mars: Given its high temperatures, this has always been a question for humans. But, in 2008, a spacecraft sent by NASA confirmed that if there is water on this planet, only that it is in a solid state.
Jupiter is the fastest: this planet is 368 times larger than the Earth and than others in the Solar System, however, its size is not limiting for it to be the fastest to rotate on its axis in the Solar System.
Saturn’s rings: the image of Saturn surrounded by its rings is the most famous of this planet. Although, it can commonly be seen like this from telescopes and other instruments, every 15 years they tend to disappear, given the angle that the planet acquires to rotate around the sun.
Earth’s atmosphere: The level of oxygen concentration on Earth is unique with respect to other planets and it is this characteristic that makes life possible on Earth.
Winds of Nepturn: Earth’s famously disastrous hurricane-force winds do no harm compared to the force of Nepturn’s winds, which can reach 1,300 mph.
Mars dust storms: these dust storms are the largest in the Solar System and cover the entire planet. These are generated due to particles being heated at one end and then moving to cooler areas.
Pluto is no longer a planet: Due to its small size, in 2009 scientists decided that it should not be included among the planets of the Solar System, since then only eight official planets are considered.
Jupiter’s red spot: This spot that corresponds to three times the size of the Earth, is due to a giant storm that has existed for 300 years. On some occasions, the stain fades, but then it is clearly seen again.
Mountains and valleys on Mars: this planet has the highest mountains known to man. Its highest peak, called Olympus, is three times higher than Everest and its deepest valley, marineris, It has a depth of 4 thousand kilometers.
For years the scientific community has studied all the characteristics of the planets, obtaining data that is just a particle of the universe of available information.