Evolution of the Spin of Venus
Abstract
Evolutionary sequences of the Venusian sidereal rotation period, and of its obliquity, under the action of solar gravitational torques on the body of the planet and on its atmosphere are here presented. They show that Venus’ initial configuration in the early history of the solar system may well have been of rotation period between 33 and 48 days with an angle of obliquity of about 170°.
- Publication:
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Earth Moon and Planets
- Pub Date:
- December 1993
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF00572469
- Bibcode:
- 1993EM&P...63..209M
- Keywords:
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- Energy Dissipation;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Planetary Rotation;
- Solar Gravitation;
- Torque;
- Venus (Planet);
- Venus Atmosphere;
- Angular Velocity;
- Gravitational Constant;
- Moments Of Inertia;
- Sidereal Time;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration