Study finds cosmic dust and sulfuric acid explain mysterious haze of Venus

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Researchers have determined the composition of a persistent haze layer in Venus's atmosphere. A new physical model indicates the haze is formed from cosmic dust containing iron and sulfuric acid. This combination produces the observed optical properties of the planet's shroud. The findings help explain a long-standing mystery about Venus's atmospheric conditions.

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