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Old 17-02-2012, 10:47 AM
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Venus slowing down ?

It looks like something is affecting the rotation rate of our neighbour..
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/...139254678.html

Maybe this has something to with (possibly non-existent) plate tectonic on Venus?
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Old 17-02-2012, 12:37 PM
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or even potential rotational effects that occur when Venus and Earth are relatively close to each other.
Wouldn't this also have some measured effect on the earth as well?
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Old 17-02-2012, 12:50 PM
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I've always pondered whether Venus would be a better proposition to terra form than Mars
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Old 17-02-2012, 01:54 PM
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It looks like something is affecting the rotation rate of our neighbour..
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/...139254678.html

Maybe this has something to with (possibly non-existent) plate tectonic on Venus?
Nah... its tidal drag from Niburu.
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Old 17-02-2012, 03:40 PM
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Nah... its tidal drag from Niburu.

oh gawd, don't give the nutters any more ideas.
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Old 17-02-2012, 04:44 PM
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oh gawd, don't give the nutters any more ideas.
No need for this.. they have their own, nuttier than any of us can think of
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Old 17-02-2012, 05:28 PM
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Maybe...

Someone forgot to carry the 1 back in 1990?
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