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Bizarre "shape-shifter" vortex on Venus

By T.K. Randall
April 11, 2011 · Comment icon 4 comments

Image Credit: NASA/JPL
A new study of the planet Venus has identified a shape-shifting vortex that changes shape every day.
Up until now the 1,200-mile-wide south polar vortex was thought to be an oval shape however infrared images from the European Space Agency's Venus Express spacecraft have revealed that there is a lot more to its structure than meets the eye.
A giant vortex at the south pole of Venus is actually a shape-shifter that changes form at least once a day, at times bizarrely taking on the appearance of a giant letter "S" or the number "8," a new study reveals.


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Comment icon #1 Posted by Device 13 years ago
I've seen other images of this vortex. It's really quite ominous looking. And immense.
Comment icon #2 Posted by Emin 13 years ago
Fascinating! Perhaps it iz a portal! :|
Comment icon #3 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 13 years ago
...at times bizarrely taking on the appearance of a giant letter "S" or the number "8,"... Haha, sounds like the son of Krypton is hiding over there!
Comment icon #4 Posted by richochet 13 years ago
its a webway gate from planet auraila from then dam eldar


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