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Venus or Mercury - Which is HOTTER?

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From: T.M.Haddock
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 18:34

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 My 2nd grader comes home and tells us what she has learned that day. 
 Yesterday it was:

      Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is hotter.


 That's not right... is it? 

 Any sources I can consult for a definitive answer?


 Thanks.

 TRAVIS

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