Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Beneath Venus' Clouds
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 28, 1999 is “Beneath Venus' Clouds,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Magellan Spacecraft, Arecibo Radio Telescope, NASA. The original explanation runs about 127 words.
From the explanation
“If the thick clouds covering Venus were removed, how would the surface appear? Using an imaging radar technique, the Magellan spacecraft was able to lift the veil from the Face of Venus and produce this spectacular high resolution image of the planet’s surface.”
— APOD editors, November 28, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 28, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Magellan Spacecraft, Arecibo Radio Telescope, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 127 words