Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 2002

Atete Corona on Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2002 is “Atete Corona on Venus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Magellan Spacecraft Team , USGS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause a huge cylindrical mountain to rise from the surface of Venus ? Such features that occur on Venus are known as coronas .”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2002

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At a glance

Date: March 12, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Magellan Spacecraft Team , USGS , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 12, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-12-atete-corona-on-venus

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