By Sakshi Sah
Published Apr 09, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Lesser-known facts about the Universe

The universe is full of incredible facts. Here are some that will amaze you.

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Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that is less dense than water.

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Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt, making up about a third of its total mass.

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Despite its size in the asteroid belt, Ceres is the smallest of the dwarf planets.

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Mars is home to Valles Marineris, a canyon system over 4,000 km (3,000 miles) long,

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With temperatures over 480°C (900°F), Venus is hotter than a self-cleaning oven.

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A single day on Venus lasts 243 Earth days.

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If you lived on Venus, you'd have to wait up to three Earth years for a weekend.

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